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Can overuse of triptan medications induce a seizure?

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Serotonin Syndrome: Yes it can. Triptans are all serotonin agonists. Too much serotonin can cause seizures. Be careful mixing triptans with drugs like ultram or ssri antidepressants.

Answered 4/24/2013

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