Posted by Sunnely on February 23, 2001, at 20:50:36
In reply to Prozac and cold medicine???, posted by LD on February 23, 2001, at 9:14:09
Hi LD,
Aside from CAM's warning of Prozac inhibiting the liver breakdown of dextromethorphan (DM) leading to increased DM blood level and side effects, anecdotal cases of serotonin syndrome with the combined use of SSRIs (e.g., Prozac) and DM have been reported. So, avoid the SSRI-DM combination, if possible.
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> I have read not to take Prozac with the cough suppressant dextromethorphan, that it could lead to serotonin syndrome. Does anyone know anything about this?? I am very sick and need some nyquil, but it has dextromethorphan in it. I just started Prozac (after a loooonnnnggg weening off of Effexor) and am not familiar with all the do's and don't's . Is it really dangerous to mix these?
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> Thanks alot!!!
poster:Sunnely
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