Posted by Sunnely on August 9, 2002, at 21:39:28
In reply to How do you treat serotonin syndrome?, posted by SLS on August 7, 2002, at 7:55:58
Serotonin syndrome is usually mild and resolves over 12-24 hours with drug discontinuation and general supportive therapy.
However, serious complications have also been reported including severe hyperthermia, seizures, respiratory failure and death.
If serotonin syndrome is suspected, the offending drugs should be stopped immediately.
Other treatments are usually symptomatic. For example, cooling blanket for hyperthermia; anticonvulsants for seizures; benzodiazepine (e.g., clonazepam) for agitation and myoclonus; anti-hypertensive (e.g., nefidipine) for high blood pressure.
The use of an anti-serotonergic drug (e.g., cyproheptadine or Periactin) can also hasten recovery.
> What are some strategies to treat serotonin syndrome?
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> Thanks.
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> - Scott
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