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Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms'

Easily annoyed, Delirium, Change, Fits, Restlessness, Increased middle rate, Perspiration, Shivering, Tremor, Cerebral status changes, Restlessness, Increased reflexes, Increased reflexes, Stiffness, Shaking, Pain in the belly, Diarrhoea, Sweating, Increased temperature, High blood pressure. All these are symptoms of serotonin syndrome. All can come usually within the first 24 hours right after taking a particular o.d. of serotonin drugs. This signs are on cognitive degree, autonomic level as well as SoNS degree. Serotonin Toxidrome come frequently right after overdose of serotonin drugs and drug combination which increase synaptic serotonin. Drugs which are know to stimulate high levels of serotonin are: MAOIs, TCAs, SSRIs, SNRIs, Bupropion, Tramadol, Fentany, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, MDMA, MDA, Amphetamine, Sibutramine, Crack, Triptans, LSD, Panax Ginseg, Nutmed, Yohimbe, Syrian Rue, Ritonavir, Granisetron, Olanzapine, Valproate, Buspirone, Lithium, Linezolid, Dextromethorphan, Risperidone, Trypthophan, L-Dopa, Valproate, Pep pill. Due to the fact serotonin syndrome it's not tested in the laboratory for diagnosis, signs or symptoms are the one that need seen. The best set of criteria to utilize to diagnose serotonin toxicity is Hunter Serotonin Toxicity Criteria.

Treatment for serotonin syndrome are as follows: discontinuing drugs which made the overdose posible as well as drugs which can lead management of serotonin antagonist (eg. cyproheptadine) for sever cases of toxicity for agitation, muscular tissue hardness as well as capture like movements, benzodiazepines (Valium, Ativan) Intra venous fluids Considering that serotonin syndrome is not simple to diagnose, protection is wanted for any serotonin drugs combination that can cause serotonin toxicity.

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