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Hello. I Am Taking: 20 Mg Lexapro 7.5 Mg Remeron

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Posted on Thu, 5 Sep 2019
Question: Hello. I am taking:
20 mg Lexapro
7.5 mg Remeron
30 mg Buspirone
40 mg Propranolol
1 mg Ativan
Will I get Serotonin Syndrome??? I have been on the medications for awhile now and my Psychiatrist added the Buspirone 3 weeks ago and wants to increase it to 30. I’m just double checking.
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Serotonin syndrome a rare possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

There is a theoretical risk having serotonin syndrome with drugs taken together. But it's a very rare side effect.

I have been using these drugs in various dose combinations in my clients and have not seen a single case of serotonin syndrome with a combination of drugs.

As per my experience, you can take these drugs as advised by your doctor safely.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thanks

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Hello. I Am Taking: 20 Mg Lexapro 7.5 Mg Remeron

Brief Answer: Serotonin syndrome a rare possibility Detailed Answer: Hello, There is a theoretical risk having serotonin syndrome with drugs taken together. But it's a very rare side effect. I have been using these drugs in various dose combinations in my clients and have not seen a single case of serotonin syndrome with a combination of drugs. As per my experience, you can take these drugs as advised by your doctor safely. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks