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Serotonin syndrome

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Serotonin Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Serotonin Syndrome Made Simple

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Differences Between Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

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Drugs That Cause Serotonin Syndrome

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Serotonin Syndrome vs Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a group of symptoms that may occur following use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs. The degree of symptoms can range from mild to severe. Symptoms include high body temperature, agitation, increased reflexes, tremor, sweating, dilated pupils, and diarrhea. Body temperature can increase to greater than 41.1 °C (106.0 °F). Complications may include seizures and extensive muscle breakdown.
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