Abstract
Serotonin syndrome is expected to occur more frequently with the increased use of specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the treatment of depression. A case of serotonin syndrome after combined treatment with lithium and fluoxetine is presented. Caution is advised when treating affective disorders with combinations of serotonergic agents.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy
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Drug Interactions
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Fluoxetine / administration & dosage
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Fluoxetine / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Lithium Carbonate / administration & dosage
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Lithium Carbonate / adverse effects*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Receptors, Serotonin / drug effects*
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / administration & dosage
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / adverse effects*
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Syndrome
Substances
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Receptors, Serotonin
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Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
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Fluoxetine
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Lithium Carbonate