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Is Sinus Infection Related To Serotonin Syndrome?

I take 10 mg of paxil every other day (weaning down) and was diagnosed with a severe sinus infection today. The doc told me to get some robitussin cf for the cough. Now I have read about the serotonin syndrome and I am freaked out. Should I worry? I took my paxil at 2:30 pm today and 2 tsp of robitussin at 8:30 pm.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

Kindly do not get concerned with the thoughts of Serotonin Syndrome.
There is no relation between Serotonin Syndrome & Sinusitis.
Sinusitis is caused by infection/ inflammation of paranasal sinus.
Investigations like complete blood count & X-ray of paranasal sinus will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Management includes:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Analgesics like paracetamol
3. Nasal decongestant drops.
3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports to remove the causative organism.
4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.

Your symptoms will be relieved with this.
Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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Is Sinus Infection Related To Serotonin Syndrome?

Hello dear, Kindly do not get concerned with the thoughts of Serotonin Syndrome. There is no relation between Serotonin Syndrome & Sinusitis. Sinusitis is caused by infection/ inflammation of paranasal sinus. Investigations like complete blood count & X-ray of paranasal sinus will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management includes: 1. Steam inhalation. 2. Analgesics like paracetamol 3. Nasal decongestant drops. 3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports to remove the causative organism. 4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. Your symptoms will be relieved with this. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.