A rare condition, serotonin syndrome (or serotonin toxicity) is excessive serotonin levels in the body caused by serotonin-raising drugs, such as antidepressants. Similar to an overdose, serotonin syndrome can result from an increase in the dose of a serotonin-raising drug by taking two or more serotonin-raising drugs or dietary supplements or
How the Drug Works Boosts neurotransmitter serotonin Blocks serotonin reuptake pump (serotonin transporter) Desensitizes serotonin receptors, especially
A serotonin antagonist, or serotonin receptor antagonist, is a drug used to inhibit the action of serotonin and serotonergic drugs at serotonin (5-HT) receptors.
How the Drug Works Boosts neurotransmitter serotonin Blocks serotonin reuptake pump (serotonin transporter) Desensitizes serotonin receptors, especially
Serotonin syndrome is caused by drugs that increase serotonin levels in the brain. serotonin drugs: sertraline, trazodone, and buspirone.
Other serotonergic drugs: ↑ risk of serotonin syndrome Can be caused by any drug that increases serotonin levels (see Serotonin syndrome)
A rare condition, serotonin syndrome (or serotonin toxicity) is excessive serotonin levels in the body caused by serotonin-raising drugs, such as
NA; Serotonin syndrome is a potentially fatal condition caused by drugs that affect serotonin Drug‐Induced Serotonin Syndrome. @article
A serotonin antagonist, or serotonin receptor antagonist, is a drug used to inhibit the action of serotonin and serotonergic drugs at serotonin (5-HT)
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