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What is the definition or description of: serotonin?
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Dr. Jeremy Whiteanswered
Surgery - Plastics 17 years experience
Neurotransmitter: Serotonin is a chemical derived from the Amino Acid tryptophan and acts as a neurotransmitter (communicating molecule between nerve cells).
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: serotonin syndrome?
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
Challenging: Complex as can be grouped with neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Characterized by hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, usually associated with medicines that block or deplete dopamine, such as most anti-psychotics, and ssri antidepressants. May be precipitated by fever, infection, high environmental temperatures. Can be life threatening. Treatment quite complex.
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Last updated Apr 21, 2016
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