Re: Brintellix/Vorioxetine
Originally Posted by
LisaS
Still feeling nauseous so I'm taking Maxalon as well - just started 5mg...
Has this just been prescribed for you, Lisa? If so, does the doctor know you're on vorioxetine? The reason I'm asking is metoclopramide is a fairly potent serotonergic drug which could trigger serotonin syndrome when taken with a SSRI. If you're still on only 2.5mg vorioxetine the risk is likely small, but I'd be wary about increasing the dose of either without first discussing it thoroughly with your pharmacist.
I'm struggling to get to sleep and waking early...I do really think I need a good nights sleep
Then the antihistamine hydroxyzine (Vistaril) might be a better bet than metoclopramide as it may help with both insomnia and nausea. It is pretty good anxiolytic too.
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