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Could The Tremor And Weakness Be Due To The Drug Interaction Of Tramadol With Prozac?

I am on Prozac 60 mg once a day...I have also started Straterra 80 mg per day...I am having problems with tremors, weakness and I feel like I can t walk steady. I am on Tramdol an found it to have a drug interaction with prozac...I am concerned I tried to do yard word today and had to come in and lay down I was so weak and shakey. I am on other meds also but those are the three newer ones.
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Hi & Welcome.
Yes, it is most likely to be due to interaction between these two medications resulting in a serious condition called Serotonin syndrome.

Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor which works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain and it is commonly prescribed in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.

Tramadol is an opioid drug used to relieve moderate to severe painful conditions.

If taken together, these medications can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome which is characterized by confusion, hallucination, convulsions, extremely high BP, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, severe muscle rigidity, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Severe cases may result in coma and even death.

Using Tramadol with Prozac may also increase the risk of seizures not related to the serotonin syndrome.

Prozac may also increase the blood levels of Straterra (atomoxetine) thereby increasing the side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, and palpitations.

In view of the above explanation you should contact your treating doctor immediately for proper dose adjustment or use of alternate and safer medications to prevent the harmful interactions.

Hope these answer your query.
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Could The Tremor And Weakness Be Due To The Drug Interaction Of Tramadol With Prozac?

Hi & Welcome. Yes, it is most likely to be due to interaction between these two medications resulting in a serious condition called Serotonin syndrome. Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor which works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain and it is commonly prescribed in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Tramadol is an opioid drug used to relieve moderate to severe painful conditions. If taken together, these medications can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome which is characterized by confusion, hallucination, convulsions, extremely high BP, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, severe muscle rigidity, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe cases may result in coma and even death. Using Tramadol with Prozac may also increase the risk of seizures not related to the serotonin syndrome. Prozac may also increase the blood levels of Straterra (atomoxetine) thereby increasing the side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, and palpitations. In view of the above explanation you should contact your treating doctor immediately for proper dose adjustment or use of alternate and safer medications to prevent the harmful interactions. Hope these answer your query.