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Taking 6.25mg zoloft. safe to take 5mg flexeril? worried about serotonin syndrome or are these very small amounts with no worry?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Ok to try: There is a small risk. Not always dose dependent. Watch for signs of restlessness, agitation, increased heart rate, sweating. If you notice these, stop the flexeril. Hope this was helpful.

Answered 7/20/2019

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A member asked:

Taking 6.25mg zoloft. safe to take 5mg flexeril? worried about serotonin syndrome or are these very small amounts with no worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

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