Serotonin Syndrome
 - Rapid onset 
 - Combination of 2+ serotonin agonists 
Mental status changes: 
 - Agitation 
 - Pressured speech 
Autonomic instability:
 - Tachycardia 
 - Diarrhea 
 - Shivering 
 - Diaphoresis 
 - Mydriasis 
Neuromuscular abnormalities:
 - Clonus 
 - Hyperreflexia (lower > upper) 
 - Tremor 
 - Seizure 
Rx:
 - Benzodiazepines 
 - Hydration/Cooling 
 - Cyproheptadine 

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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