The dark side of SSRIs

The Pitfalls of Psychotropic Polypharmacy

“…28,29 Case reports of serotonin syndrome in the medical literature are noteworthy for highlighting how the diagnosis is often missed, leading to a cascade of symptoms that can be fatal. [30][31][32][33][34] The onset of the symptoms of serotonin syndrome is rapid and can occur within 6 hours of ingesting 2 serotonergic agents. 27 Mild symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tachycardia, diaphoresis, tremor, diarrhea, and hyperreflexia.…”