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Can Tramadol And Flexeril Be Taken Together?
Greetings! I have been prescribed 50 mg Tramadol daily for arthritis issues which I take in the mornings, one a day. I also have a prescription to 5 mg Flexiril which I take occasionally in the evenings. Is there a risk involved in taking both of these meds? Thanks!
Fri, 7 Apr 2017
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Unfortunately both of these medications increase the levels of a chemical called serotonin and can therefore result in levels that are too high.
This can cause serotonin syndrome which is a condition that can potentially cause fever, tremors, seizures, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, confusion, agitation.
It would be best to substitute one of these medications to reduce any interaction.
I hope this helps
Unfortunately both of these medications increase the levels of a chemical called serotonin and can therefore result in levels that are too high.
This can cause serotonin syndrome which is a condition that can potentially cause fever, tremors, seizures, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, confusion, agitation.
It would be best to substitute one of these medications to reduce any interaction.
I hope this helps
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