Posted by linkadge on June 7, 2003, at 21:16:28
In reply to Re: SSRI's and Ephedrine » tumnus, posted by noa on June 7, 2003, at 14:51:52
Basically serotnin sydrome is a illness caused by to much serotonin in the synapse. Generally it occurs abruptly, and creates side effects like:
Extreme anxiety and agitation
Extreme panic reaction
Delusions, hallucinations,
Blood presure increase and heart rate.
Rapid fluctutations in body temperature
etc, etc.
The chance of getting this reaction to an SSRI alone is extremely slim. The problem can occur when pairing serotogenic meds, and some others.Generally when taking an SSRI, one should be cautious about adding other psychiatric meds, stimulants etc. I suffered serotonin syndrome when combining Celexa and St. John's wort - coming close to death.
Although ephedra is not considered a serotogenic med, on should be cautious with it, as activation of other neurotrasmitter systems can lead to increase serotonin. Ie SSRI and Deprenly.
There is no need to be worried but do speak to a sensible pharmacist before adding any psyhatric meds.
That said there may be many taking the combination.Linkadge
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