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Posted by msurtees on July 9, 2004, at 22:11:03
I take Zoloft...should I have a medical bracelet/necklace? Someone I know says I should but I'm not sure it's a good idea or just plain silly.
Any thoughts?
Thanks much.
Posted by nephron on July 10, 2004, at 7:11:09
In reply to Medical Bracelet??, posted by msurtees on July 9, 2004, at 22:11:03
I don't think it's really neccessary, Zoloft isn't likely to cause anything particularly nasty to happen to you.
If you were taking a MAOI I'd consider it more seriously.
Posted by King Vultan on July 11, 2004, at 0:25:23
In reply to Medical Bracelet??, posted by msurtees on July 9, 2004, at 22:11:03
> I take Zoloft...should I have a medical bracelet/necklace? Someone I know says I should but I'm not sure it's a good idea or just plain silly.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks much.
Nephron is right, and you needn't worry. Zoloft is a pretty innocuous drug that really isn't going to react with anything conceivable you might be given. I take Nardil (an MAOI) and do have a bracelet, as MAOIs can have nasty interactions with various other drugs, particularly with some anesthetics.Todd
Posted by Sad Panda on July 11, 2004, at 2:34:57
In reply to Re: Medical Bracelet?? » msurtees, posted by King Vultan on July 11, 2004, at 0:25:23
> > I take Zoloft...should I have a medical bracelet/necklace? Someone I know says I should but I'm not sure it's a good idea or just plain silly.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > Thanks much.
>
>
> Nephron is right, and you needn't worry. Zoloft is a pretty innocuous drug that really isn't going to react with anything conceivable you might be given. I take Nardil (an MAOI) and do have a bracelet, as MAOIs can have nasty interactions with various other drugs, particularly with some anesthetics.
>
> Todd
>With Zoloft & other SSRI's you only need to worry about other drugs that raise serotonin levels. Demerol & Tramdol are narcotics that raise serotonin, but you aren't likely to get these in an emergency suitation.
Cheers,
Panda.
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