Drug Interactions Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 10, 03/24/2009

Question

Part 2: How common is it for patients taking tramadol (Ultram®; Ultram ER®; Ultracet™) and SSRI antidepressants to develop serotonin syndrome?

Answer

The answer regarding tramadol and SSRI induced serotonin syndrome in patients with pain and/or depression is multifactorial, and each facet is very important in helping us understand why the development and occurrence of serotonin syndrome in clinical practice may not be fully appreciated or recognized by clinicians......To read the full answer please LOGIN or SUBSCRIBE NOW.