title: Serotonin Syndrome With Fluoxetine: Two Case Reports.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Serotonin syndrome is a rare but serious complication of treatment with serotonergic agents. In its severe manifestations, death can ensue. Early recognition and aggressive management are crucial to mitigating the syndrome. Often the presentation can be subtle and easy to miss.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present 2 cases of serotonin syndrome seen in the psychiatric consultation service of a busy academic hospital. Both patients had favorable outcomes because of early recognition and aggressive management.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Physicians should carefully consider and rule out the clinical diagnosis of serotonin syndrome when presented with an agitated or confused patient who is taking serotonergic agents.
authors.affiliation: The University of Queensland School of Medicine, Ochsner Clinical School, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: Dipen Dineshkumar
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: The University of Queensland School of Medicine, Ochsner Clinical School, New Orleans, LA ; Department of Psychiatry, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Galarneau
keywords: Antidepressive agents–tricyclic; fluoxetine; monoamine oxidase inhibitors; serotonin; serotonin syndrome; serotonin uptake inhibitors