Serotonin syndrome: causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Serotonin syndrome: causes. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Antidepressants
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Trazodone
- Buspirone
- Lithium
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
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Anti-emetics and antihistamines
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Abuse drugs
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Opiates
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Other drugs
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References
- Munhoz RP, Moscovich M, Araujo PD, Tieve HAG. Movement disorders emergencies: a review. Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2012; 70:453-461.
- Frank C. Recognition and treatment of serotonin syndrome. Can Fam Physician 2008; 54:988-992.
- Volpi-Abadie J, Kaye AM, Kaye AD. Serotonin syndrome. Ochsner J 2013; 13:533-540.
- Werneke U, Jamshidi F, Taylor DM, Ott M. Conundrums in neurology: diagnosing serotonin syndrome-a meta-analysis of cases. BMC Neurol 2016; 16:97.
