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I have had serotonin syndrome from ssris. would taking amitriptyline at a low dose (for headaches) be safe? will i be at a high risk of ss?
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MIssing info: While amitriptyline is serotonergic, it would be hazardous to to consider it without knowing more about your prior serotonin syndrome.
Answered 4/28/2015
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