I take Escitalopram and Trittico, am I at risk of serotonin syndrome?

Yes, the use of Escitalopram and Trittico at the same time can cause an excessive increase in serotonin levels in the brain, which threatens the occurrence of serotonin syndrome. The risk of serious arrhythmias also increases. The combined use of these medicinal products may be therapeutically beneficial, the patient should be closely monitored for signs of toxicity during the use of the combination. If medicines have been prescribed by different doctors, a consultation is needed to determine whether these medicines can be used at the same time and, if so, whether there is a need to change the recommendations on how to give them. If the medication was prescribed by the same doctor, please follow the dosage regimen. In case of vomiting, headaches and dizziness, fever, high blood pressure, convulsions, hallucinations, chills, sweating, shortness of breath, irregular heart rhythm - medical attention is necessary.