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A member asked:

My doc is unsure! 82yrs frightened at night 37.5 paxilcr & 5mg buspar tid still suffering. serotonin syndrome issue if doc ups buspar to 7.5 tid? ty!!

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Possibly: Serotonin Syndrome is the concern combining those 2 meds, If current meds not effective this is probably the time to see a psychiatrist as the current prescriber is not familiar enough with those meds to provide treatment safely

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/22/2019

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