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A 34-year-old female asked:

I am concerned with serotonin syndrome. i'm on 225 mg's of effexor (venlafaxine) xr & 30 mg's of adderall, should i be ok?

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Dr. Felix Brizuelaanswered

Neurology 33 years experience

Different drugs: adderal stimulates dopamine in the front of the brain, doesn't raise serotonin levels.

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