Posted by jay on March 31, 2002, at 14:07:37
In reply to Serotonin overdose and Effexor, posted by andi on March 31, 2002, at 8:13:08
> When I took my first dose of Celexa 20 mg, I had a serotonin overdose from it. I did not take any more. Now a new pdoc wants me to take Effexor XR. If I overdosed on the serotonin of low-dose Celexa, wouldn't I also overdose on this more powerful Serotonin drug? Drugs are in drawer while I sit and stew over it.
Hi:
Do you mean "serotonin syndrome"? 20mg's of Celexa can be a big dose, especially if starting, for some, so if that is what you experienced, I wouldn't write off other medications.
What dose of Effexor did your doctor give you? You may be best to start at a low dose, and very slowly work up to a helpful dose.
Let us know...
Jay
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