1. Serotonin Syndrome Due to Overdose Intake of SSRI.
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Orak, Yavuz and Akbulut, Sevgi
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SEROTONIN syndrome , *DRUG side effects , *SEROTONINERGIC mechanisms , *SUICIDE , *DRUG overdose , *FLUVOXAMINE , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Serotonin syndrome is a drug side effect resulting from serotonergic hyperactivity. The severity of its symptoms can be mild and overlooked and sometimes it may cause life-threatening serious consequences. This syndrome is caused by the administration of one or more drugs having serotonergic activity. This case is a 25-year-old female patient who attempted suicide by ingesting an overdose of her prescription medications: 60 units of 100- mg Faver (Fluvoxamine), 20 units of 50-mg Setral (Setraline), and 10 units of 20-mg Paxil (Paroxetine). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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