Antidepressants, supplements, and illicit drugs like cocaine can all cause serotonin syndrome alone — but the risk is higher ...

Diagnosis of serotonin syndrome is based on clinical presentation and history of serotonergic-agent use. No laboratory or radiological test is available to confirm the diagnosis. Sternbach (1991) ...

Serotonin syndrome (SS) is classically described as a combination of autonomic hyperactivity, hemodynamic changes, neuromuscular derangements, and changes in mental status. In 2006, the US Food and ...

We’ve evolved enough as a species to know that too much of a good thing is actually a bad thing — even excessive amounts of water and exercise can have adverse effects. But serotonin? The hormone and ...

Zoloft (sertraline) can help manage mental health conditions like depression and anxiety disorders, but it can be involved in ...

First, a quick refresher on serotonin. It’s a critical chemical that helps our brain communicate with the rest of our body, including our central nervous system, and plays a role in numerous body ...

This post was written with a contribution from Margaret Heaton-Ashby, LMFT. Your nerve cells are constantly in a state of production to create the chemical serotonin, which is made from the essential ...

What is the best way to safely reduce selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and bupropion (Wellbutrin) dosages to prevent serotonin syndrome in patients who want to discontinue these ...