Serotonin Syndrome and Medication AdjustmentsPsychopharm Review
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As with other drug classes, when dealing with behavior modification medications, there can be significant undesirable side effects when drugs are inappropriately used together or when they’re given at inappropriate dosages — including a serious condition known asSerotonin Syndrome. ...
Some studies suggest that the combination is effective and safe while others caution against potential side effects such as delirium, cognitive impairment, tardive seizures, and serotonin syndrome, typically associated with elevated lithium levels in the bloodstream. The incidence of delirium associated ...
calledserotonin syndrome. You may be at risk if you take too much of a serotonin-containing antidepressant or if you combine an MAOI with another prescription antidepressant, certain pain or headache medications, or St. John’s wort (an herbal supplement sometimes used as a home remedy for ...
actions.Some people may have a particularly high risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions. These include people who have (or have a family history of) bipolar illness (also called manic-depressive illness) or suicidal thoughts or actions.3. How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal ...
The syndrome of "obsessive difficult temperament" is described, and its response to serotonergic medication is reported. Diagnostic criteria are proposed for this temperamental pattern characterized by functional impairment due to obsessive rigidity, irritability, withdrawal, and poor self-regulation. The cl...
A randomised, feasibility trial of a tele-health intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome patients with depression ('MoodCare'): Study protocol depression management, lifestyle factors (physical activity, healthy eating, smoking cessation, alcohol intake), medication adherence and managing co-morbidities....
Most antidepressant medications can cause a risk of developing serotonin syndrome, but this is significantly higher withMAOIs, or when combining antidepressant medications[1][12]. Serotonin syndrome is a potentially fatal condition that may occur when serotonin levels become too high, and causes sympto...
(Imitrex). Both medicines affect levels of a brain chemical called serotonin. Taking them together may lead to a potentially life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome. Symptoms of the dangerous drug interaction include confusion, agitation, rapid heartbeat and increased body temperature, ...