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Serotonin Syndrome PLT 25 th January 2017 By Dr James Mills Serotonin Syndrome No test available it is a symptom based diagnosis. Wide range of symptoms and signs. Symptoms Signs Anxiety Tachycardia Agitation Shivering

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Serotonin Syndrome PLT 25th January 2017

By Dr James Mills

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Serotonin Syndrome

No test available it is a symptom based diagnosis. Wide range of symptoms and signs.

Symptoms

Anxiety
Agitation
Panic attacks
Confusion

Signs

Tachycardia
Shivering
Myoclonus
High blood pressure

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Drugs involved

Anti depressants

TCAs
SSRIs
SNRIs
Trazodone
Mirtazapine
Plus others

Opioids

Tramadol
Pethidine
Oxycodone
Buprenorphine
Fentanyl
Plus others

5 HT antagonists

Triptans

Antipsychotics

Olanzapine

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Use medicines information

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Serotonin Syndrome