Serotonin syndrome.
Serotonin syndrome is an under-reported and under-recognised condition that occurs on administration of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors alone, or in combination with other medication known to increase levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine. This case report demonstrates signs and symptoms associated with their overdose and illustrates the importance of recognition of this syndrome to instigate appropriate treatment for the patient.
Evans
Charlotte Elizabeth
CE
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. thewelshlady007@hotmail.com
Sebastian
Joseph
J
D000328:Adult; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000506:poisoning*; D062787:Drug Overdose; D005260:Female; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006801:Humans; D017374:Paroxetine / Q000506:poisoning*; D020230:Serotonin Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013693:Temazepam / Q000506:poisoning*
D017374:Paroxetine; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D013693:Temazepam