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Posted by ando35 on October 17, 2014, at 16:32:20
I was given Flexiril by my dentist and I am on effexor, but a tiny dose(20mg). The literature points to a "serious" drug interaction between the two. it states that serotonin syndrome could potentially occur. It recommends close supervision or to seek an alternative drug.
My question is, has anyone else taken an snri or ssri with Flexiril?
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 18, 2014, at 10:44:21
In reply to Flexiril with Effexor, posted by ando35 on October 17, 2014, at 16:32:20
Is it for pain?
Posted by herpills on October 18, 2014, at 17:35:20
In reply to Flexiril with Effexor, posted by ando35 on October 17, 2014, at 16:32:20
> I was given Flexiril by my dentist and I am on effexor, but a tiny dose(20mg). The literature points to a "serious" drug interaction between the two. it states that serotonin syndrome could potentially occur. It recommends close supervision or to seek an alternative drug.
>
> My question is, has anyone else taken an snri or ssri with Flexiril?I've taken it with Remeron and didn't have problems..I'd say you're on such a low dose of Effexor you should be Ok. I don't like Flexiril though it tends to make me feel depressed...
Posted by herpills on October 18, 2014, at 17:36:21
In reply to Re: Flexiril with Effexor, posted by Lamdage22 on October 18, 2014, at 10:44:21
> Is it for pain?
It's a muscle relaxer. It can help pain for some people.
Posted by phidippus on October 20, 2014, at 21:32:43
In reply to Flexiril with Effexor, posted by ando35 on October 17, 2014, at 16:32:20
I've taken SSRIs and SNRIs in high dose with Flexaril.
Eric
Posted by phidippus on November 3, 2014, at 20:46:44
In reply to Flexiril with Effexor, posted by ando35 on October 17, 2014, at 16:32:20
I've taken Flexeril on Brintellix, Lexapro and Paxil. No problema.
If you took a lot of Flexeril with your antidepressant you would precipitate Serotonin Syndrome. BUT, that's if you took A LOT of Flexeril-it is chemically similar to tricyclic antidepressants.
Eric
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