"NEVER take a cough suppressant called dextromethorphan with Paxil"

this isn't a story about my withdrawal i just want to alert all paxil user to the drug interaction from a common over the counter cold medication. i was warned by my pharmacist NEVER under any circumstance should you take a cough suppressant called dextromethorphan or DM. i was told paxil keeps the cough med from metabolizing in your liver where it builds to a lethal amount. if your cold med says DM DITCH IT QUICK. REMEMBER TO LOOK FOR ANYTHING WITH COUGH SUPPRESSANT. THE ONLY COUGH SYRUP OK FOR US TO USE IS A PRESCRIPTION ONE LIKE CODIEN. PLEASE TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANYTHING.

-- submitted by KAREN, 27