Serotonin Syndrome and Zoloft

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Highly technical medical explainer

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English

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Middle Aged (35-54)

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North American (General) North American (US General American - GenAM) North American (US West Coast - California, Portland)

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serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors known as S in our eyes and SSR eyes, including Zoloft, can precipitate serotonin syndrome, a potentially life threatening condition. The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonin ergic drugs, including Trip tens, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, Tramadol trip to fan use, Pirone amphetamines and ST John's wort. And with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin. Specifically, M ao eyes. Serotonin syndrome can also occur when these drugs are used alone. Serotonin syndrome signs and symptoms may include mental status changes such as agitation, hallucinations, delirium and coma. Autonomic instability such as taqa, cardia, lay bile, blood pressure, dizziness, dia for Isa's flushing. Hypothermia. You're a muscular symptoms such as trimmer rigidity, my ACL onus, hyper reflexive in coordination, seizures and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Monitor all patients taking Zoloft for the emergence of serotonin syndrome. Discontinue treatment with Zoloft and any concomitant serotonin ergic agents immediately if the above symptoms occur and initiate supportive symptomatic treatment. If concomitant use of Zoloft with other serotonin ergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. Hello, I'm James Hug. Thank you for listening