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An Atypical Presentation of Serotonin Syndrome.

Eric Landa1, Stephen Wagner1, Abilash Makkar1, Angdi Liu1, Diana Jung1.   

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to highlight an uncommon presentation of serotonin syndrome and discuss important points such as causes, the manifestation of symptoms, and available treatments. The report highlights the importance of recognizing typical signs and symptoms in order to uncover an atypical presentation of serotonin syndromeSerotonin toxicity can become life-threatening if not identified early in its course and the offending agents discontinued. This can be achieved by educated physicians and careful prescribing of these agents.
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Keywords:  lithium toxicity; serotonin syndrome; serotonin toxicity

Year:  2021        PMID: 33754102      PMCID: PMC7970820          DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13377

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Cureus        ISSN: 2168-8184


  6 in total

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Journal:  QJM       Date:  2003-09

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Authors:  P W Oakley; I M Whyte; G L Carter
Journal:  Aust N Z J Psychiatry       Date:  2001-12       Impact factor: 5.744

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Authors:  J W Radomski; S M Dursun; M A Reveley; S P Kutcher
Journal:  Med Hypotheses       Date:  2000-09       Impact factor: 1.538

  6 in total

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