Posted by Larry Hoover on December 10, 2004, at 10:20:38
In reply to Re: 5HTP » Larry Hoover, posted by Poetess on November 27, 2004, at 0:55:25
> Hi Lar,
>
> *Thanx so much* for the info, this is incredibly helpful.You're welcome.
> I read the link you sent me as well as your message and I'm wondering something. Where is the line between having serotoninergic syptoms and having serotonin syndrome? He has several of the list of symptoms.
The symptoms have an infinite range, from non-existent to over-powering. Not everyone will exhibit every symptom, and the same symptoms can possibly have other causes than serotonin overload.
The real concern is how well the subject tolerates the symptoms. There's nothing wrong with somatic treatments, either. Treat a mild serotonin headache as you would any headache, i.e. tylenol, rest, or whatever.
> One thing I did notice with him is that since he's been slowly decreasing his Lexapro, the symptoms have improved somewhat. He decreased the dosage a little over a week ago. If the problems were side effects from the Lexapro,would his symptoms improve that quickly? If it was serotonin symptoms/ syndrome would it improve this quickly?Either explanation is possible, and so is the timeline. Yes to either, or both.
> Sorry to ask all this, I'm not seeking any medical or diagnostic advice, just general info. Only asking because won't talk to his doc about this - he barely talks to me about it and I get worried.
>
> Thanx
>
> PoetessSorry I was gone for a bit. I hope his symptoms have fully remitted by now.
Lar
poster:Larry Hoover
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