What Is Serotonin Syndrome?
4. Typical Symptoms
In most cases, the symptoms of serotonin syndrome will occur within just a few hours or so of the patient taking a new drug. The same can also happen if the dosage of a certain drug has been increased. When symptoms do start to show, then they will often include a feeling of restlessness and agitation.
Headaches are also quite common, and the patient can also become easily confused. They can start shivering, heavy sweating, and goose bumps may appear. The patient’s muscles can become rigid, they can start to twitch, and the patient can also begin to lose coordination. A high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, dilated pupils, and heavy sweating are other possibilities.
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