title: Pendular nystagmus associated with venlafaxine overdose: a forme fruste of the serotonin syndrome?
abstract: We describe a case of pendular nystagmus as a previously unreported side effect of venlafaxine, and speculate to its importance in the recognition of the serotonin syndrome. In particular, we discuss the importance of identifying incomplete forms of the syndrome, such as those presenting with predominantly ocular manifestations, as is in our case.
authors: North Middlesex University Hospital, London, UK.
authors: Aravinthan
authors: A
authors: Varatharaj
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Moran
mesh_terms: D003511:Cyclohexanols / Q000506:poisoning*; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009759:Nystagmus, Pathologic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D020230:Serotonin Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning*; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
chemical_list: D003511:Cyclohexanols; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride