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Serotonin Syndrome: What Is, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

What Is Serotonin Syndrome?

Serotonin syndrome is a drug syndrome associated with serotonin toxicity. The condition is potentially life-threatening and can produce clinical symptoms of varying intensity depending on the dose. Serotonin syndrome occurs when serotonergic activity in the central and peripheral nervous systems is increased following drug intake. Some drug combinations are more dangerous, increasing the risk of serotonin syndromes.

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