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I think i am suffering from serotonin syndrome. what are the symptoms and what should i do?
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Get med eval: Per Mayo Clinic Serotonin syndrome can present with: “agitation or restlessness, confusion, rapid heart rate & high blood pressure, dilated pupils, loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles, muscle rigidity, heavy sweating, diarrhea, headache, shivering, goose bumps” as well as “high fever, seizures, irregular heartbeat & unconsciousness”. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-condition
Answered 10/23/2015
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Serotonin syndrome: Symptoms occur within minutes to hours, and may include: Agitation or restlessness Diarrhea Fast heartbeat and high blood pressure Hallucinations Increased body temperature Loss of coordination Nausea Overactive reflexes Rapid changes in blood pressure Vomiting Get to the hospital please if you're at risk. Ref: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007272.htm
Answered 10/24/2015
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