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SSRI and possible bad interactions with Laser procedure

Freddie73Dec 17, 2016
Hello, I'm about to undergo 2 laser procedures: 2co fractional 595 But I'm currently on Paroxetina (20 mg /day). Is there any risk of 'bad reactions' or 'interference' between laser & SSRI in general or paroxetina? In case can I suspend the therapy some days before, so that the chemical element would not be present in the body anymore ( Paroxetina is 99% out of body in 4 days or so) Please advise.

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