title: Serotonin syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors: The Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. thewelshlady007@hotmail.com
authors: Charlotte Elizabeth
authors: CE
authors: Evans
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Sebastian
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D017374:Paroxetine; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D013693:Temazepam