Serotonin syndrome

Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin Syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that is caused by elevated serotonin concentrations in the body.

Serotonin syndrome
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Serotonin syndrome
Alternate Names : Hyperserotonemia, Serotonergic syndrome
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Serotonin syndrome
A potentially life-threatening drug interaction — called serotonin syndrome — can occur if you take migraine medicines called triptans, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex) or zolmitriptan (Zomig), ...

Serotonin Syndrome
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Serotonin syndrome — A more serious potential side effect of SSRIs is serotonin syndrome. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome can include agitation, confusion, and overheating (hyperthermia).

Serotonin Syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a potentially fatal condition that can occur from interactions with other antidepressants, including SSRIs. Symptoms include confusion, agitation, sweating and shivering, and muscle spasms.

FDA Warning: Serotonin Syndrome
In 2006, the FDA issued a warning against using triptan drugs and certain antidepressant medications at the same time.

Finfgeld, D. L. "Serotonin Syndrome and the Use of SSRIs." Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services 42 (February 2004): 16-20.

For example, there have been rare reports of triptans causing a "serotonin syndrome" when given together with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

Serious to fatal side effects include hyperthermia (elevated body heat) and 'serotonin syndrome,' a cluster of findings including hyperthermia, destruction of muscle cells (rhabdomyolysis), brain swelling (cerebral edema), ...

John's Wort (hypericum), and 5HTP to avoid the medical condition known as serotonin syndrome.

Taking St John's wort at the same time as other medicines that increase serotonin (such as antidepressants) increases the risk of serotonin syndrome - symptoms include tremors, ...

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Serotonin syndrome -- an abnormal release of serotonin, a brain chemical ...

John's wort taken with an SSRI can increase risk of serotonin syndrome. Therefore, physicians should ask patients specifically about dietary supplements, including medicinal herbs and vitamin supplements.

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