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Posted by krista on June 15, 2001, at 16:44:12
I am currently on Serzone and my doctor just added Luvox
I was still having some depression and compulsive eating on the Serzone.
But now on the luvox I feel quite strange like I'm geting too much
serotonin. Just don't feel right. One minute I feel lie I'm floating and my mouth and brain are numb,
the next I have extreme anxiety and depression and can't stop shaking or crying. I am taking quite a large dose of Serzone at
650 mg. And only 25 mg on Luvox but I was wondering if I might be experiencing mild Serotonin syndrome.
Has anbody had this and what are the beggining symptoms?krista
Posted by Sulpicia on June 15, 2001, at 17:02:31
In reply to serotonin syndrome, posted by krista on June 15, 2001, at 16:44:12
> I am currently on Serzone and my doctor just added Luvox
> I was still having some depression and compulsive eating on the Serzone.
> But now on the luvox I feel quite strange like I'm geting too much
> serotonin. Just don't feel right. One minute I feel lie I'm floating and my mouth and brain are numb,
> the next I have extreme anxiety and depression and can't stop shaking or crying. I am taking quite a large dose of Serzone at
> 650 mg. And only 25 mg on Luvox but I was wondering if I might be experiencing mild Serotonin syndrome.
> Has anbody had this and what are the beggining symptoms?
>
> krista
check here:
http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Serotonin-syndrome-and-neu.htmlunlikely but do call your pdoc.
Feel better soon.
S.
Posted by Elizabeth on June 15, 2001, at 21:56:26
In reply to serotonin syndrome, posted by krista on June 15, 2001, at 16:44:12
Luvox and Serzone have the potential to decrease each other's metabolism, so that you end up having elevated levels of both drugs in you. "Serotonin syndrome" is a loose description for a lot different severe adverse reactions involving serotonergic drugs (usually two or more in combination: it was first identified when somebody tried combining MAOIs and Prozac). It often resembles neuroleptic malignant syndrome, an adverse reaction that occasionally occurs on antipsychotic drugs.
The symptoms can vary a lot, but the most common ones are: excessive sweating; high, low, or labile blood pressure; rapid pulse; dilated pupils; nausea and vomiting; muscular rigidity (e.g., jaw clenched shut); twitching (myoclonus); exaggerated reflexes; shaking or shivering; chattering teeth; incoordination; fever; mania or hypomania; agitation; delirium; and seizures.
I hope this isn't what you have; it's a serious medical emergency and is sometimes fatal. Sometimes SSRIs can cause some agitation when you first start taking them, and that might be all it is. Regardless, I would suggest, at a minimum, that you get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible, since this drug combination seems to be very bad for you. Also, I strongly suggest that you not take any more Luvox until you are able to get in touch with your doctor.
-elizabeth
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