Serotonin syndrome

So my psychiatrist increased my Zoloft to 200mg. Now I am scared I have serotonin syndrome. My head is killing me and feel nauseous. I called the office today and they were supposed to call me back and never did. I hate this!!

[sparkle314]

Keep calling! Your health is more important!

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Since Friday

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You know how it goes. You start googling symptoms and you think you have it. I don’t have a temperature. I am just got that nauseous car sick feeling and a bad headache

[Aesclepius]

I know. I am sorry your doctor hasn't replied to you. Feel better.

Do you ever feel like that when you are anxious?

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I get a bad headache with my anxiety. I have been on Zoloft for 6 weeks now. After taking lexapro for 15 years. So my anxiety has been awful since January. Ugh.

[Aesclepius]

When did you stop taking Lexapro?

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It’s been about 4 weeks.

[Aesclepius]

I don't mean to make you more anxious but if I were you I would call you doctor now to run it by him/her. You are on a pretty high dose Zoloft and you have been taking Lexapro for many years. Trust your gut. If you are not feeling well, no shame in going to the ER.

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Honestly my gut is saying I am overreacting

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I would keep calling the doctor. I am like you when it comes to googling things but I was right about having serotonin syndrome about 2 years ago. I went to another doctor and she said I was right that I was put on meds that shouldn't be given together plus high dosages. It doesn't hurt to make sure

[CorgiPower]

as someone who has a mild case it sucks. If your ready worried I’d go to the Emergency room. If it is they can keep you safe. I’m on day 4 my hospital is letting it run its course since it’s mild and I take what they already gave me. Everyday gets easier…I will listen more often when upping and tapering off certain meds. She did say come down before adding anything …