Serotonin syndrome is a condition that occurs when certain medications cause too-high amounts of serotonin to build up in the ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) and Prozac (fluoxetine) can be taken ...

Serotonin syndrome is a preventable, drug-related complication that results from increased brain-stem serotonin activity, usually precipitated by the use of one or more serotonergic drugs.

Supplements may have side effects and should be taken with caution. Also, some people may be at risk for serotonin syndrome, a life threatening condition, and should not increase their intake of ...

It is ineffective in muscle spasm due to central nervous system disease. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome with other serotonergic drugs (eg, SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants ...

History of seizures or mania/hypomania. Monitor for serotonin syndrome; discontinue if occurs. Hepatic impairment: see Adult and Children Dosage. Renal impairment (CrCl <20mL/min): not studied.

The incidence of serotonin syndrome is increasing with the use of serotonergic drugs and specifically with polypharmacy (Fennel & Hussain, 2005). Pharmacological treatment of this syndrome is ...