Definitions
Serotonin syndrome
When to make a doctor’s appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Mild symptoms while taking antidepressant
- Taking an antidepressant with narcotic pain relievers, muscle relaxants, or anti-nausea medications
When to seek immediate medical care
See a doctor immediately if:
- Agitation, restlessness, anxiety, confusion
- Tense, twitching muscles, or teeth clenching
- Fever, sweating, or flushing
- Rapid heart rate or fast breathing
- Diarrhea
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Mild symptoms while taking antidepressant
- Taking an antidepressant with narcotic pain relievers, muscle relaxants, or anti-nausea medications