mirtazapine (
Remeron) is not
an
MAOI, and it isn't a conventional
SSRI (some don't include in in the
same umbrella as an SSRI, while others do), which makes it a bit
trickier to find solid info on. However, this doesn't look too good...
"</font>The issue with use of Remeron is due to Remerons unique status as a
alpha 2 adrenergic antagonist. These
drugs greatly increase the risks
of damage called Olney's lesions. They will not cause the problem on
their own but
DXM and other
dissociatives (yes cough syrup is a
dissociative) bring about Olney's lesions via a different and possibly
synergistic mechanisms.
Olney's lesions are a form of permanent brain damage in which large sections of brain cells die and waste away."
"Serotonergic drugs such as SRIs (
serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
including
Prozac,
Paxil, Zoloft, Luvox,
Celexa, Serzone, and Remeron
have the potential to cause
serotonin syndrome when combined with
dextromethorphan. Serotonin syndrome is a serious condition that can
result in death. It is usualy caused by increased serotonin
stimulation"
Do not continue to use DXM recreationally.
