Serotonin Syndrome

I've been taking prozac for the last 5 years, and found when
I got a lot of sunshine (I live in Florida) I had to cut
back on the dosage, 20 mg to 15mg a day (15mg accomplished
by taking 3 10mg over 2 days) otherwise I would get really
irratable and anxious.  I recently heard of Seratonin Syndrome
when reading info on Meridia - (I'm metabollicly challenged).
And this seems to descibe what I experience - I know sunshine
affects serotonin - could the combination be causeing
Serotonin Syndrome.  At a recent pysch eval, the Dr seemed
to think it was probably placebo affect,- however I've
noticed in these evals, they always challange you at the end on
something -  How well known is Serotonin Syndrome?  Thanks
  "Within normal limits!"   Carole J

[HFHS MD-JM]

Carole,

      Serotonin syndrome is believed to be a rare, not wellunderstood condition that occurs due serotonin overload.  Some of the symptoms of this syndrome are: confusion, fever, tremor, agitation,seizures, myclonic jerks, coma or death.  I have not come accross any literature linking this syndrome and sunlight together.  I suggest that you discuss this situation further with your psychiatrist if needed.
      This infromation is intended for educational purposes only.  Please consult your personal physician for specific health concerns.

Sincerely,

HFHS MD-JM

Keywords: Serotonin syndrome

[Carole J]

p.s. the eval was for a security clearance.

[Delanna]

Why would a doctor prescribe three anti-depressants plus mirapex - ultram - and pseudophedrine to one patient?  Is this dangerous and should I quit taking this medication mixture?

[AJC]

Look up "Gwen Olsen" on youtube or google video.