Serotonin syndrome due to venlafaxine overdose.
A case is presented of serotonin syndrome after deliberate overdose of the antidepressant venlafaxine. The mechanism, diagnosis, and management of this disorder is discussed.
Fremantle Hospital, Western Australia.
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Daniels
D000328:Adult; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000506:poisoning*; D003511:Cyclohexanols / Q000506:poisoning*; D062787:Drug Overdose; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020230:Serotonin Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D003511:Cyclohexanols; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride