A potentially life-threatening drug-induced syndrome that results from synaptic increase in serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) concentrations and stimulation of peripheral and CN...
Serotonin syndrome is a clinical diagnosis.
Hunter Toxicity Criteria Decision Rules (3) aid in the diagnosis of clinically significant serotonin toxicity (sensitivity, 84%; specificity, 97%)....
Benzodiazepin...
In mild cases address risks and benefits of restarting offending agents. Serotonergic medications need to be titrated slowly, and patients must have close outpati...
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