title: Serotonin syndrome: a case of fatal SSRI/MAOI interaction.
abstract: The author discusses a relatively new syndrome in which toxic hyperserotonergic states can result from the interaction of different classes of antidepressant drugs. He also distinguishes between this "serotonin syndrome" and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Using case examples, he demonstrates the potential lethality of SS.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Keltner
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D005473:Fluoxetine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists; D005473:Fluoxetine