Despite a 2006 FDA warning, combining triptans for migraines with SSRIs for depression is safe. Evidence shows zero real cases of serotonin syndrome, yet many patients are still denied effective treatment. Here’s what the data really says.
Despite a 2006 FDA warning, combining triptans for migraines with SSRIs for depression is safe. Evidence shows zero real cases of serotonin syndrome, yet many patients are still denied effective treatment. Here’s what the data really says.
Switching antidepressants can reduce side effects and improve mood - but doing it wrong risks withdrawal or serotonin syndrome. Learn the safest methods, what to expect, and how to minimize discomfort during transition.
Serotonin syndrome is a life-threatening reaction to too much serotonin, often caused by mixing antidepressants with other drugs. Learn the key warning signs - tremors, sweating, clonus, and confusion - and what to do if you spot them.
Serotonin syndrome is a dangerous drug reaction caused by too much serotonin in the body. Learn the warning signs, which medications trigger it, and what to do in an emergency to prevent life-threatening complications.