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Anyone had serotonin syndrome? What causes it? How to prevent it?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 30, 2022 | Replies (30)
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@pacodennis

I am 70 and have been taking Celexa 40mg and Klonopin 3mg for 12 years. About 6 months ago I started getting headaches. They continued to spread and now whenever I fall asleep my feet/ankles, abdomen, and sinuses are burning at pain level of 9. I might not be metabolizing the drugs as well as I have aged.? I was so desperate that I checked into nearby hospital. They prescribed Gabapentin 900 mg daily. That was about 1 week ago. I have very little relief yet, does this take longer to work? Is it possible that I have mild serotonin syndrome that is causing this neuropathy?

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Jul 29, 2022

Hello @pacodennis. Gabapentin can take up to 2-4 weeks before you feel pain relief so it may just need some more time.

Here is some information that may be helpful to you as you explore your symptoms that you think could potentially be serotonin syndrome.

- Serotonin syndrome - Symptoms and causes: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/serotonin-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354758

After you read the information, I'd be curious if you'd like to share what you feel aligns with what you are experiencing.

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