Is It Bad When I Am Experiencing Body Jerks And Tremors While On Lexapro And 5-HTP?

Posted on Wed, 9 May 2018

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Question : hi i took a dose of lexapro 10 mg yesterday and haven't taken another one today but i did take 5-HTP tonight and I'm feeling very off. when I fall asleep my body jerks and trembles :( is this bad? did I take too much seratoin?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably serotonin syndrome, I suggest you to go to the emergency room.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

My name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to high levels of serotonin or serotonin syndrome.
These medications are not recommended to be taken together due to interaction.
Taking these medications together can cause tremor,tachycardia and other symptoms.

So,I suggest you to go to the emergency room as soon as possible for further treatment.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have any other questions feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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