It is caused by medications that build up high levels of serotonin in the body
Overview What is serotonin syndrome? Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening drug reaction that results from having too much serotonin in
Your doctor will likely
It's needed for the nerve cells and brain to function
This may include infections, intoxication, metabolic and hormone problems
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is used to treat colds and coughs; however, it can cause central nervous system symptoms, such as severe serotonin syndrome (SS)
Serotonin Syndrome is caused by an excess of serotonin
What is serotonin syndrome? Serotonin - also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT - is a chemical that functions as a neurotransmitter to carry signals between nerve cells throughout your body
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Frovatriptan
Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine with anticholinergic and sedative properties
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The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System includes reports of serotonin syndrome with linezolid when used in combination with citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine (e
Selective serotonin receptor (5-HT3) antagonists block serotonin both peripherally, on gastrointestinal (GI) vagal nerve terminals, and centrally in the chemoreceptor trigger zone
If you have severe serotonin syndrome, you'll need intensive treatment in a hospital
As such, SS requires immediate medical attention upon diagnosis
Prochlorperazine, formerly sold under the brand name Compazine among others, is a medication used to treat nausea, migraines, schizophrenia, psychosis and anxiety
Doctors prescribe these drugs to treat schizophrenia and other mental illnesses
Serotonin syndrome (SS) and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) are life-threatening adverse reactions caused by serotonergic antidepressants and neuroleptics, respectively
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
1 Motion sickness can manifest during air travel and in cars or trains, but it occurs most frequently during boat travel (seasickness)
"Serotonin reuptake inhibition by diphenhydramine and concomitant linezolid use can result in serotonin syndrome"