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Research Notes on Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome is a drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin. Serotonin syndrome is most often reported in patients taking two or more medications that increase central nervous system serotonin levels. This syndrome can be life-threatening.
Fast Facts:
- Serotonin syndrome is more likely to occur when you first begin or increase a medicine.
- Drugs of abuse, such as ecstasy and LSD (“acid”), have also been associated with serotonin syndrome.
- You can also develop this syndrome if you take migraine medicines.
- A common cause of serotonin syndrome is intentional overdose of antidepressant medications. OrganizedWisdom has psychiatrists addressing the most common concerns about taking these drugs.
- Although serotonin syndrome can cause death, the condition is mild in most persons.
- Symptoms that may occur are restlessness, hallucinations, loss of coordination, fast heart beat, rapid changes in blood pressure, increased body temperature, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
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Latest Headlines on Serotonin Syndrome
What is Serotonin Syndrome?
- About.com: What is Serotonin Syndrome?
- AskErowid: What is "Serotonin Syndrome"?
- A.D.A.M. (via Drugs.com): Definition of Serotonin Syndrome
- WrongDiagnosis: What is Serotonin Syndrome?
- UpToDate: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Intoxication
What are the Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome?
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome
- Wikipedia: Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome
- MayoClinic: Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome
What are the Causes and Complications of Serotonin Syndrome?
- MayoClinic: Causes of Serotonin Syndrome
- About.com: Causes of Serotonin Syndrome
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Serotonin Syndrome | Possible Complications of Serotonin Syndrome
- Curb Food Cravings: Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What are the Treatments and Medications forSerotonin Syndrome?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Treatmednt for Serotonin Syndrome
- IPCSIntox: Serotonin Syndrome Treatment
- RXFacts: Drugs Associated with Serotonin Syndrome
- MayoClinic: Treatments and Drugs
- eMedicine: Treatment for Serotonin Syndrome | Medication for Serotonin Syndrome
What are the Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Serotonin Syndrome?
- Wikipedia: Drugs Which May Contribute to Serotonin Syndrome
- FDA: List of Drug Names That Cause Serotonin Syndrome
- MD Consult: Serotonin Syndrome: A Complex But Easily Avoidable Condition
- PrimaryPsychiatry: Serotonin Syndrome Conclusion
How Do You Prevent Serotonin Syndrome?
- The New York Times: A Mix of Medicines That Can Be Lethal - Prevention and Treatment
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Prevention of Serotonin Syndrome
- MayoClinic: Prevention of Serotonin Syndrome
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Serotonin Syndrome
- MaylClinic (via CNN): Mixing Migraine, Depression Drugs Poses Risk of Serotonin Syndrome (June. 26, 2006)
- About.com Blog: What is Serotonin Syndrome? Causes, Recognition and Treatment
- WebMDBlog: Pain Management and Migraine Relief
- The SoberRecovery Community: Serotonin Syndrome Forum
- MedHelp: Paroxetine-induced Serotonin Syndrome (Expert Forum)
- Yuku: Worsening Factor: Serotonin Syndrome Forum
Support Groups on Serotonin Syndrome
- DailyStrength: Brain Zaps and Serotonin Syndrome Support Group
- MDJunction: Serotonin Syndrome Support Group
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Serotonin Syndrome
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Serotonin Syndrome
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Serotonin Syndrome
Clinical Trials on Serotonin Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Serotonin Syndrome
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- Contributor: Kathy
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kathy
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Seratonin Syndrome, Serotonin Syndrom, Serotonin Syndromes, Serotonin toxicity, Serotonin storm, Serotonin toxidrome, Hyperserotonemia
- Last update: Apr. 6, 2009
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