title: The serotonin syndrome.
abstract: The serotonin syndrome is a complex of symptoms that are thought to be largely attributable to changes in sensitivity in the serotonin receptor systems in the brainstem and the spinal cord due to drugs. Severe cases are almost always caused by a combination of two or more 'serotonergic' drugs, of which at least one is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Usually, the syndrome heals spontaneously after withdrawal of the medication. Cessation of 'serotonergic' medication is the preferred treatment as well as supportive care.
authors.affiliation: Geneesmiddelenbulletin (Netherlands Drug Bulletin), Lomanlaan 85, 3526 XC Utrecht, The Netherlands. redactie@geneesmiddelenbulletin.nl
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bijl
mesh_terms: D001933:Brain Stem / Q000187:drug effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011985:Receptors, Serotonin / Q000187:drug effects; D020230:Serotonin Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D011985:Receptors, Serotonin; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors