Cold medicine on Paxil/SerotoninSyndrome

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

I’ve had a cold for a few days now and would like to know what cold medicine I can take while also on the SSRI Paxil (20mg). I tend to be very sensitive to chemical changes brought on by meds and react strongly, so serotonin syndrome is something I’d like to avoid when finding a cold medicine to take. What are some over the counter options available that will have little to no interactions with my Paxil medication? Thanks!

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from viral rhinitis which is a common type of nose infection. You can safe use routine cold preparations such as anti Histamines and decongestant nasal drops for symptomatic relief

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