accurate to say that it is rarely diagnosed. 3 March 2019 The reason why many people are unfamiliar with the condition it is that it is uncommon and also difficult to diagnose as sometimes symptoms are mild. Some illegal drugs and dietary supplements also are associated with serotonin syndrome.Milder forms of serotonin syndrome may go away within a day of stopping the medications that cause symptoms and, sometimes, after taking drugs that block serotonin.Serotonin syndrome symptoms usually occur within several hours of taking a new drug or increasing the dose of a drug you're already taking.Severe serotonin syndrome can be life-threatening. Serotonin plays a role in regulating your digestive process, blood flow and breathing.Although it's possible that taking just one drug that increases serotonin levels can cause serotonin syndrome in susceptible individuals, this condition occurs most often when you combine certain medications.For example, serotonin syndrome may occur if you take an antidepressant with a migraine medication. Sign up below for regular emails filled with information, advice and support for you or your loved ones. other times it doesn't. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. For me when I had serotonin syndrome I personally couldn't stop shaking, I felt my heart racing, my muscles tensed up and I felt sick. I had the shakes, was very unbalanced and un-co-ordinated for days, headaches and nausea.My body does not tolerate some medications and certainly not combinations of medication. Don't stop taking any such medications on your own. This is a really interesting and important thread and I am glad you have raised it MakeTheWorldABetterPlace.I have had some experience with Serotonin Syndrome in my clinical experience. All people interact differently to medication based on individual body chemistry. The degree of symptoms can range from mild to severe. in reply to 2 March 2019 I could not find one from Australia that was in plain speak and as are all research based. May I suggest you Google:And sort thought the hits , there are at least half a dozen.Your description of your own reactions may well be help to other readers already.I haven't done research into the syndrome but I have experienced it myself. Thread starter Walker; Start date Nov 10, 2018; Walker Admin-a-monkey. 5 March 2019 Serotonin syndrome is sometimes called serotonin toxicity. Croix. I have attached a patient information sheet for people to review that is from the New Zealand Medication Safety Authority. Hi everyone, I was interested to hear people's experiences
If you are not in a good place to hear about side effects when being prescribed medication, get a medication safety sheet from you doctor or pharmacist and take it with you so you can review it another time or give it to a family member or someone you trust. Signs include:If you suspect you might have serotonin syndrome after starting a new drug or increasing the dose of a drug you're already taking, call your doctor right away or go to the emergency room. Write down symptoms and when they occur for a more accurate diagnosis.The Drs try their best to assist us, as individuals our bodies cope differently. 0 answered Mark this post as helpful. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. Severe serotonin syndrome can cause death if not treated.Serotonin syndrome can occur when you increase the dose of certain medications or add a new drug to your regimen.