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A member asked:

I had symptoms of serotonin syndrome. i took trazodone along with paxil (paroxetine). was ss possible?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: Low sodium may also have been a problem. Check with your doc.

Answered 2/2/2016

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