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A 39-year-old female asked:
can serotonin syndrome cause brain damage/dementia/heart damage? took high dose adhd meds and effexor (venlafaxine).
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jose luis Hernandez answered
Internal Medicine 12 years experience
Unlikely: Serotonin Syndrome may cause fevers and seizures but unlikely dementia or heart failure.
Speak with your doctor if you are concern of the dosage and quantity of your medications
More info on serotonin syndrome:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/serotonin-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20028946
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