Dr. Kelly Grindrod and colleagues identify drug mixtures that can lead to serotonin syndrome

Mixing antidepressants with common drugs found in your medicine cabinet could lead to serotonin syndrome, a condition caused by excessive levels of the chemical in the brain.

Professors Tejal Patel, Kelly Grindrod and Jamie Kellar, along with PhD candidate Ai-leng Foong, conducted a wide-ranging review of existing publications on serotonin syndrome. They identified specific drug interactions—including those involving antidepressants known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), which when taken in combination with some pain medications, cough medicine, and some natural remedies can contribute to serotonin syndrome. [Full Story: Pharmacy News]