Serotonin syndrome is when high levels of serotonin get accumulated in the body due to taking certain drugs. It occurs when two serotonergic drugs like SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), tricyclic antidepressants, etc., are taken together. It causes symptoms like restlessness, confusion, rapid pulse, diarrhea, and tremors.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition, and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body's system.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Serotonin syndrome is rare, and it does not depend only on medication dose. Sometimes, it also depends upon a person's susceptibility to it.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at the age and co-morbid conditions, the polypharmacy (multiple drugs) is a must.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Serotonin syndrome will not occur when you consume high doses of SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and then stop abruptly.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is true that diet is very difficult for patients with serotonin syndrome. But, there are many myths as well about diet. 1.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not due to anything related to your physical anatomy. If there were anything abnormal physically, then you would get wet apart from sex too.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Tremors are the side effect of the medication.
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