Connect
← Return to Has anyone had serotonin syndrome? Treatment and outcome?
Discussion
Has anyone had serotonin syndrome? Treatment and outcome?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Dec 1, 2023 | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
This is my third time of going through this horrible syndrome. I have multiple docs and meds and once again one prescribed something (over the counter) that has made me sick for over two weeks. The latest one was a doc suggested I take some cough medicine after I had sent him a message on his portal. He had a list of my meds, but still told me to take this one, MucinexDM, that put me over the top. I am not the doctor or pharmacist. Why can't they get this right? I am upset he did this. I am physically and mentally miserable! Has anyone here got any suggestions in dealing with multiple docs and meds to prevent this?
Replies to "This is my third time of going through this horrible syndrome. I have multiple docs and..."
Talk to your pharmacist. They know more about medications than doctors. Before I decide to take any new medication I google medication comparability.
Connect
In the late 1980's after being prescribed Prozac for menopausal symptoms was exactly when I had a serotonin storm. Awake for about 4 days, muscle clonic/tonic movement, extremely restlessness....it was awful and thought surely I would die. I react exactly the same way to SNRI's so that's no help. Physicians have been frustrated with my refusal to take any medication that effects serotonin but they haven't experienced what I did! There are so many medications, vitamins and herbs that will effect serotonin levels so be very prudent in looking them up under WebMD or Drugs.com, both of which have large data bases to support their findings. @nurseruby hit the nail on the head.....one must advocate for themselves