Diagnosis of serotonin syndrome is based on clinical presentation and history of serotonergic-agent use. No laboratory or radiological test is available to confirm the diagnosis. Sternbach (1991) ...

We are seeing more patients who are taking multiple antidepressants of different classes. All drug interaction programs cite drug-drug interactions leading to the potentially severe toxicity known as ...

Zoloft (sertraline) is an SSRI commonly prescribed for major depressive disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, PMDD, and social anxiety disorder. While some individuals experience symptom relief, others ...

Sertraline is prescribed to millions of people annually. Figures for 2024 show over 24.4 million items of the medication were dispensed across England, establishing it as the most widely utilised ...

This post was written with a contribution from Margaret Heaton-Ashby, LMFT. Your nerve cells are constantly in a state of production to create the chemical serotonin, which is made from the essential ...

What is the best way to safely reduce selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and bupropion (Wellbutrin) dosages to prevent serotonin syndrome in patients who want to discontinue these ...