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) ...

Serotonin syndrome (SS) is classically described as a combination of autonomic hyperactivity, hemodynamic changes, neuromuscular derangements, and changes in mental status. In 2006, the US Food and ...

Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

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 ...

Recent research has opened the debate on whether chemical imbalances cause depression, anxiety, and other conditions ...

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 ...