Serotonin syndrome: a clinical review of current controversies

• Published in: Journal of integrative neuroscience Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 719 - 727
• Main Authors: Werneke, Ursula, Truedson-Martiniussen, Petra, Wikström, Henrik, Ott, Michael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England IMR Press 30.12.2020
• Subjects: antidepressive agents; diagnosis; monoamine oxidase inhibitors; neuropsychiatry; Serotonin syndrome; signs and symptoms; neuropsychiatry; antidepressive agents; diagnosis; Serotonin syndrome; monoamine oxidase inhibitors; signs and symptoms

Serotonin syndrome is a state of increased central and peripheral serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) activity. Unless recognized and treated early, serotonin syndrome can lead to seizures, shock and death. Both substances with direct and indirect serotonergic activity can precipitate the syndrome. Sero...