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

Experts say it's best to avoid mixing Zoloft and alcohol. Combining the two may lead to serotonin syndrome, make Zoloft less ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Vol. 90, No. 5 (2021), pp. 299-307 (9 pages) Introduction: A clear picture of neonatal withdrawal signs due to in utero selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) ...