Posted by BRC on October 13, 2004, at 9:22:58
HI, I take a pretty high dose of Lexapro for OCD (60mg). I also take 30mg of Remeron at night as an AD and sleep aide.
I began doing drug interaction research and have read a couple of articles in books that state that when an SSRI is combined with and SSNRI that is a high risk for serotonin syndrome to occur.
They list the side effects as:
-Restlessness
-Tremor
-Muscle Jerks and spasms
-and some other side affects I can't remember.Well I definately experience the first three daily. I just thought this was part of the anxiety disorder I was being treated for. I have been on the combo.for about two years and also take the benzo. Klonopin.
Am I experiencing Serotonin Syndrome or would the effects of Serotonin Syndrome be more harsh and detected at the initial date the drugs were started and not after two years of use.
Just concerned and want to stay on top of things.
THANKS,
BRC
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