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A member asked:

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.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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