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Went to er w/ symp's of serotonin syn. after being prescribed trazodone, lexapro, (escitalopram) & risperdal all @ once. taken 4 times. dr said "severe reaction" ss?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Serotonin Syndrome: Of interest- although we think of serotonin syndrome occuring because of chronic, high dose use of medications that increase serotonin- there are in fact some people who reacte to a relatively small dose when taken over a short period of time. I saw this happen to a young man within the last few months.

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A member asked:

Went to er w/ symp's of serotonin syn. after being prescribed trazodone, lexapro, (escitalopram) & risperdal all @ once. taken 4 times. dr said "severe reaction" ss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

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