Posted by SLS on July 21, 2006, at 6:27:07
In reply to Re: EMSAM - First Day -- what to try for insomnia?, posted by ttee on July 21, 2006, at 0:11:54
> Benadryl is contraindicated with Emsam. Benadryl effects serotonin. In fact, Benadryl derivatives were the predecessors of all the modern SSRI antidepressants. I would check with your doc and/or a pharmacist before mixing the two.
Good catch!
I think this is precisely why Benadryl acts to mitigate the withdrawal symptoms from SRI antidepressants.
- Scott
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