Okay here is my question...

I have been taking Zoloft, an SSRI, for about 6 months now while also using some other substances. I frequently use alcohol, DXM, weed, opium, vicodin, codiene, with occasional coke and shrooms. I have read though that SSRI's can interact with a number of different drugs that can trigger something called Serotonin Syndrome in the brain which can result in death. Can somebody explain to me which drugs could cause this? I don't really need Zoloft as I have noticed no difference after taking it, I just take it to satisfy my parents. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks.

quote:Originally posted by 151:

Okay here is my question...

I have been taking Zoloft, an SSRI, for about 6 months now while also using some other substances. I frequently use alcohol, DXM, weed, opium, vicodin, codiene, with occasional coke and shrooms. I have read though that SSRI's can interact with a number of different drugs that can trigger something called Serotonin Syndrome in the brain which can result in death. Can somebody explain to me which drugs could cause this? I don't really need Zoloft as I have noticed no difference after taking it, I just take it to satisfy my parents. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks.

i know that dxm could definately cause it. heres a link.

http://third-plateau.org/faq/dxm_side_effects.shtml#toc.6.2.9



yummm knowledge.

Out of those i think dxm is the only one you should worry about.

yeah the dxm is the only real shit you got to worry about.

i think ecstasy can. so IF you get offered it, be forewarned

Serotonin syndrome can be caricacterised by the metallic taste in the mouth. This is 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindyleacetic acid. sp?) which is the final product of serotonin metabolism.

There are plenty of 5-HT2b receptors in the lining of the gut...

Synth

quote:Originally posted by reallystupidstuff:

i think ecstasy can. so IF you get offered it, be forewarned

yes xTc can cause it i read it on a site...www.erowid.org and dxm should be the only thing becides the xTc you should worry about

While not a risk for causing seratonin syndrome, I would advise against eating mushrooms (or any hallucinagen) while undergoing treatment for depression (especially if using anti-depressants).