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How does trazadone increase paxil (paroxetine) levels?

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Serotonin: They both increase serotonin levels & can (rarely) cause a serotonin syndrome

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Drug safety.: Both inhibit uptake of serotonin which may increase risk for Serotonin Syndrome.

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Answered 7/4/2020

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