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Serotonin Syndrome
 - Rapid onset 
 - Combination of 2+ serotonin agonists 
Mental status changes:
Serotonin Syndrome ... Combination of 2+ serotonin ... changes: - Agitation ... Cyproheptadine #Serotonin
When trying to differentiate between the two conditions think “FAST” with Serotonin Syndrome and “SLOW” with
think “FAST” with Serotonin ... Serotonin Syndrome ... FAST movements (agitation ... #Diagnosis #Serotonin
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Selective Serotonin ... Side Effects • Serotonin ... Cognitive Changes: Agitation ... sensations) #SSRIs #Serotonin
Serotonin Syndrome - THINK: FAST
 - FAST onset
 - FAST movements (agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia)
 - FAST
Serotonin Syndrome ... FAST movements (agitation
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Serotonin-Norepinephrine ... Nausea, Vomiting Serotonin ... Cognitive Changes: Agitation
Characteristics of Serotonin Syndrome and Other Hyperthermic Syndromes 
Serotonin Syndrome
 - SSRIs, second-generation antidepressants, MAOIs, linezolid,
Characteristics of Serotonin ... Hyperthermic Syndromes Serotonin ... diarrhea, mydriasis, agitation ... Comparison #Table #Serotonin
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Manifestations of Serotonin ... flushing • CNS: Agitation ... Medicine @ucsdim #Serotonin
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... Benzodiazepines for agitation ... Medicine @ucsdim #Serotonin
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
Serotonin Syndrome ... Clinical Findings Serotonin ... Anxiety, confusion, agitation ... clonus and either agitation ... clonus and either agitation
Hypertension and Altered Mental Status (AMS) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hypertension:
 • Hypertensive emergency
 • Hypertensive encephalopathy
NCSE • Delirium/agitation ... Cocaine • NMS • Serotonin