BMJ · 2014 · 186 citations · 0 references
MedicinePharmacologyPharmacotherapyNeuropharmacologyPharmacovigilanceAdverse Drug Reaction DetectionAdverse Drug ReactionsDrug ToxicitySerotonergic PharmacologyPharmacology Of Serotonergic AgentsSerotonergic MechanismsSerotonergic NeurotransmissionSerotonergic System EffectsSerotonergic ToxicitySerotonin AgonistsSerotonin Syndrome ManagementSerotonin Toxicity
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially fatal and largely avoidable adverse drug reaction caused by serotonergic drugs. The steady increase in use of such drugs means all doctors need to be aware of what drugs increase serotonin and how to promptly recognise the syndrome and determine if it is potentially life threatening.