Posted by djmmm on October 16, 2003, at 7:57:38
In reply to Re: how serious is serotonin syndrome? » cybercafe, posted by Liligoth on October 16, 2003, at 6:27:29
> > i want to cut a couple days off my MAOI washout >period and i'm wondering what i'm risking with >the possibility of serotonin syndrome
>
> cybercafe I think you will be risking your life with serotonin syndrome. It's not a minor event. It's only a couple of days extra, wait the full washout period! It's not worth it.
> pls take care
>
>serotonin syndrome is most often a minor event, it depends on the medications combined and your own "personal" response. Most cases of serotonin syndrome are mild and resolve themselves. I switched to a MAOI (from a serotonin drug) in just a couple of days, and I switched between two MAOIs within the same day. It really depends on you.
If you are considering taking off a couple days of the traditional MAOI wash-out period; I would first talk to your Dr. about it...like the extensive no-no food list, the "wash-out" period is a little excessive.
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