Can I take MXE while taking lexapro?
The chart says "caution" for mixing SSRI's and MXE, but it also says that for alcohol and I've had a few drinks with no problem. Is it ok to take a common dose of MXE?
Posted Jul 21, 2015, 4:43 PM UTC
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The chart says "caution" for mixing SSRI's and MXE, but it also says that for alcohol and I've had a few drinks with no problem. Is it ok to take a common dose of MXE?
Posted Jul 21, 2015, 4:43 PM UTC
Lexapro is a SSRI. SSRIs and MXE are known to cause problems together. If you do it, proceed with caution. Feel free to read these anecdotes: https://drugs-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177994
It can cause Serotonin Syndrome.
thank you for the reply and links, very helpful in making my decision
Yeah, I'd stay away from mxe and mdma on any ssri
MDMA is actually safe to take with SSRIs. Much like you can still do mescaline or meth or LSD on an SSRI.
They all work on serotonin, but for whatever reason, it doesn't seem to matter.
Fuck no you can't take ssris and MDMA. I'm on my phone so I can't really post studies. Your not even suppose to take 5-htp before rolling you'll put yourself at higher risk of getting serotonin syndrome.
Look man, I know it isn't popular opinion. That doesn't mean it isn't true. When you get home why don't you actually read some of those "studies" you mentioned. It will reduce the effects of MDMA substantially and doesn't cause serotonin syndrome.
Furthermore, what in the ever living fuck does 5-htp have to do with SSRIs/SNRIs besides being serotonergic?
5-htp is one of the building blocks of some neurotransmitters. I'm not gonna explain which ones because that would probably get lost on you. It has nothing to do with serotonin reuptake. It has to do with the biosynthesis of three neurotransmitters, one of which is serotonin.
Do you understand how SSRIs work or do I need to explain that?
The biggest danger here lies in people continuing to take more trying to get as high as they used to.
edit: BABOOM MUAHFUCKAS
MXE and SSRIs are not known to cause problems together. This is just speculation. None of your sources were scientific articles or even included accounts of MXE and SSRIs resulting in serotonin syndrome or anything of the likes.
I'm not saying it's safe, just stop spreading speculation as fact.
Mixing MXE and SSRIs probably isn't great for you but you will likely be fine.
I'm sorry that I upset you by not sharing a published scientific article. I see you making the opposite claim without such.
Besides, you're not going to find one on this matter anyway. Trust me. I checked. I'm just suggesting that OP should be careful.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22819129
Both have properties of a serotonin agonist. Because of this, they would likely have synergistic effects on each other which can easily cause serotonin syndrome due to the excessive serotonin in the central nervous system. I'm not saying it will happen, but caution should be taken to prevent such from possibly happening. With that said, escitalopram has the one of most selectivenesses for serotonin so it'd be safer than most other SSRIs.
No need to be condescending.
"Mixing MXE and SSRIs probably isn't great for you but you will likely be fine." isn't exactly a statement that needs much to back it up. If it did the article that you linked almost does. The serotonin action is secondary to minimal.
Sorry. I just didn't think it was right to encourage OP without the necessary research for it. IMO, it's better to be safe than sorry.