Jacqueline asked 12 months ago
Is there a lab test for seretonin levels? I am Rx’d Nucynta ER. I am suffering from depression and feel an antidepressant is needed. If seretonin syndrome is a risk, are there any other options to treat depression?
Thank you!
1 Answers
Jeffrey Fudin Staff answered 12 months ago
Nucynta has almost no serotonin activity and is commonly used in patients that are receiving SSRIs. Yes, there are other options:
Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is an norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
Bupropion is a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.