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Serotonin Syndrome SymptomSerotonin syndrome's symptoms and signs appear to result from stimulation of specific central and peripheral serotonin receptors, especially 5HT1a and 5HT2. Others-such as 5HT3 and 5HT4-may also be involved in causing GI symptoms and may affect dopaminergic transmission. The Serotonin Syndrome is a potentially lethal condition caused by excessive serotonergic activity and is diagnosed by the presence of at least 3 of 10 symptoms: mental status changes (confusion, hypomania), agitation, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, shivering, tremor, diarrhea, incoordination, and fever. The symptoms of the serotonin syndrome are:
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