Serotonin syndrome is a preventable, drug-related complication that results from increased brain-stem serotonin activity, usually precipitated by the use of one or more serotonergic drugs.

Can you suggest alternatives for depression sufferers who have experienced serotonin syndrome? I've suffered from dysthymia and major depressive episodes for my entire life. Until recently ...

Serotonin syndrome causes symptoms like agitation, diarrhea, confusion, and excessive sweating. It happens when you take too many serotonin-boosting medications like SSRIs, pain meds, and more.