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Tramadol with SSRI and epilepsy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 37-year-old woman on sertraline 100mg daily is prescribed tramadol 50mg four times daily for back pain. She also has epilepsy controlled with levetiracetam. She asks whether she can collect it before travelling. What is the most important interaction to flag?

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Correct answer: ATramadol increases seizure and serotonin toxicity risk with this history

Tramadol can lower seizure threshold and has serotonergic activity. Sertraline and a history of epilepsy make the prescription higher risk. The pharmacist should contact the prescriber to consider safer analgesia before travel.

Reference: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment