CASE SERIES OF SEROTONIN SYNDROME CAUSED BY THE USE OF MULTIPLE ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Stephy Rachel Thomas*, Vandana Mohan, Dr. S. K. Mathew and Dr. Joseph John
ABSTRACT
Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a life-threatening condition resulting from increased serotonergic activity in the central nervous system. This can be a consequence of the use of therapeutic drugs, interactions between drugs or recreational drugs, or deliberate overdose. This literature is a case series of serotonin syndrome caused by the use of multiple antipsychotics.
Keywords: Serotonin Syndrome, Antipsychotics, Cyproheptadine.
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