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Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a group of symptoms that may occur with the use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs. [1] The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and are potentially fatal. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 2 ] Symptoms in mild cases include high blood pressure and a fast heart rate ; usually without a fever . [ 2 ]
The signs and symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome include: Agitation or restlessness. Insomnia. ... To avoid interactions, tell your healthcare provider about any medications, supplements, vitamins and ...
Early symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, agitation, confusion, muscle rigidity, dilated pupils, hyperthermia, rigidity, and goose bumps. More severe symptoms include fever, seizures, irregular heartbeat, delirium, and coma. [76] [77] [11] If signs or symptoms arise, discontinue treatment with ...
Symptoms may include a tremor, increased reflexes, trouble walking, kidney problems, and an altered level of consciousness. Some symptoms may last for a year after levels return to normal. Complications may include serotonin syndrome. [1] Lithium toxicity can occur due to excessive intake or decreased excretion. [1]
Some antidepressants, including commonly prescribed ones from the class known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), can cause sexual side effects such as erectile dysfunction ...
It is however inaccurate to characterize hallucinations as symptomatic of metabolic serotonin syndrome, or otherwise to list the side effects of drugs that may cause serotonin syndrome as symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Tremor is a side effect of MDMA, shaking may present with other agonists but this is a side effect of something besides serotonin.
A study finds that antidepressants don’t boost the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, as previously thought. Here’s what you need to know.
A 2009 Advisory Committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that online anecdotal reports of discontinuation syndrome related to duloxetine included severe symptoms and exceeded prevalence of both paroxetine and venlafaxine reports by over 250% (although acknowledged this may have been influenced by duloxetine being a much newer ...