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Serotonin syndrome

Serotonin syndrome

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Is a type of:

Poisoning • Adverse drug reactions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Flushing
Headache
Tremor
Confusion
Anxious mood
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Serotonin syndrome
Activated charcoal
Chlorpromazine

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Urine drug screen
Complete blood count
Electrocardiogram
Creatine kinase isoenzymes

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A 47-year old asked:

Any tests for serotonin syndrome?

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A 49-year old asked:

How to know if I have serotonin syndrome?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it possible to die of serotonin syndrome?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Is serotonin syndrome something to be concerned about?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is serotonin syndrome and what does it do to you?

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A member asked:

What are the most common symptoms of serotonin syndrome?

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A 45-year old asked:

What are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome and what causes it?

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A 17-year old male asked:

What are the most common symptoms of serotonin syndrome caused by a combination of medications ?

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Do people with serotonin syndrome have a lot of pain?

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Can a person have serotonin syndrome after taking an SSRI pill twice?

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A 51-year old female asked:

I submitted a question before completing your application. Did you get it, it was on serotonin syndrome??

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A 56-year old female asked about a 29-year old female:

What can cause serotonin syndrome in a newborn?

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A 18-year old male asked:

What are the chances of developing serotonin syndrome when taking 10mg of Lexapro (escitalopram) once a day?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Should discontinuing my medication get rid of Serotonin Syndrome? Went to ER and they did nothing. How long will it take for me to recover?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Can amoxicillin cause Serotonin Syndrome?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Can serotonin syndrome cause muscle damage?

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A 64-year old male asked:

Any problem (e.g., serotonin syndrome) taking L-thianine (200 mg) with Effexor-XR (150 mg)?

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A 55-year old female asked:

I take one 50 mg. ultram morning & afternoon daily along with 25 mg phenegren together 3 months now. Am I at risk for Serotonin syndrome?

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A 30-year old female asked:

I know that metaclopramide n tramadol can cause serotonin syndrome but how risky taking recommended dose at same time? 150mg/12hrs tram 10mg metaclop

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A 25-year old female asked:

Who sees serotonin syndrome-neurologist or psychiatrist?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Been taking Celexa (citalopram) and tramadol together for over a year. Do I still need to watch for serotonin syndrome?

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A 48-year old female asked:

Serotonin Syndrome? Hi, I have been on Xoloft for OCD for about a year with a dosage of 25mg. A few days ago my dosage wasdoubled to 50mg. I have noticed for the past day or two, I have been more restless, figgity, and have been way more hyper. I have bee

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A 42-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take bupropion sr (300 mg) daily and pristiq (desvenlafaxine) (50mg) daily together? Can this combo cause serotonin syndrome?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Seizures with Serotonin Syndrome? Symptoms most similar to Simple Partial Seizures. Leave patient tired, weak, & sore. Is this normal for SS?

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A 45-year old female asked:

I had serotonin syndrome after being given Zyvox while on 40 mg of Paxil (paroxetine) six years ago. What are long term effects? I still do not feel like myself.

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A 17-year old male asked about a 16-year old male:

Are 20 mg of Ritalin (methylphenidate) IR 3 times a day too much if taking fluvoxamine maleate 100 2 times a day?Is the risk of serotonin syndrome high?Is it dangerous?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Am I at risk of serotonin syndrome I'm switching to to prozac from cymbalta (duloxetine). One day prozac one day cymbalta (duloxetine) for a week. Then prozac all for a month?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Can using Nuvigil and Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) cause Serotonin Syndrome? I have symptoms AFTER weaning off of Pristiq (desvenlafaxine). Could this be anxiety from weaning off?

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A 25-year old female asked:

To anesthesiologists, have any zoloft (sertraline) taking patients ever had serotonin syndrome following a procedure?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Can zoloft 25 mg combined with Effexor (venlafaxine) 75 mg per day lead to Serotonin syndrome or other harm to my body

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