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Does Dextromethorphan Interact With Nortriptyline And Citalopram?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2015
Question: What effects can dextromothorphan have on nortriptyline, abilify and Citalopram?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Few interactions

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query

Dextromethorphan and nortriptyline combination as well as Abilify and citalopram both increase chances of a condition called serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome a serious condition where patients might have conginitive difficulties and over responsive reflexes.
Please make sure that dosages are handled carefully while on it.

I hope I was help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Does Dextromethorphan Interact With Nortriptyline And Citalopram?

Brief Answer: Few interactions Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Dextromethorphan and nortriptyline combination as well as Abilify and citalopram both increase chances of a condition called serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome a serious condition where patients might have conginitive difficulties and over responsive reflexes. Please make sure that dosages are handled carefully while on it. I hope I was help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards