Serotonin Syndrome: A Commonly Missed, Potentially Fatal Condition

摘要

In recent years, the use of psychotropic medications such as antidepressants and benzodiazepines has increased, particularly notably in military and Veterans Affairs health facilities, treating veterans and active-duty members mostly associated with the wars in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan. With the increased use of such medications, the risk of adverse effects and medication-medication interactions rises proportionally.