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Written by Fred McConnell
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The use of illegal drugs can result in a number of health problems, including a potentially fatal condition known as serotonin syndrome. Patients who use illegal drugs should stop, or at the very least inform their health care provider of their usage before starting treatment with serotonin-affecting drugs such as SSRIs and SNRIs. |
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Written by Fred McConnell
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Although serotonin syndrome is becoming increasingly prevalent as antidepressants that use serotonin-influencing chemicals are seeing more widespread use, the medical community remains largely uninformed concerning this potentially deadly condition. |
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Written by Fred McConnell
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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially deadly condition caused by an excess of serotonin in the brain, most often caused by drug interactions or overdose. While this condition is becoming more common as antidepressants that impact serotonin levels become more popular, the medical community remains underinformed concerning the condition. Boosting patient and doctor awareness of serotonin syndrome can help health care providers more easily and effectively diagnose this dangerous, but eminently treatable condition. |
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