Gastroenterologist Questions

Antidepressants

I have been put on citalopram a mirtazapine. Will this be bad for my ibs? Two different types of antidepressants? Citalopram alone has helped it. But I read mirtazapine. Could conflict

Female | 59 years old
Complaint duration: 2 years
Medications: Citalopram mirtazapine metooroplol
Conditions: Anxiety depression ibs

1 Answer

Gastroenterologist
A quick search shows that there is a small risk of serotonin syndrome, but there are many instances where patients are put on 2 antidepressants at the same time. Talk with your doctor about any potential issues.