Serotonin Syndrome in the Setting of Lamotrigine, Aripiprazole, and copyright Use

Serotonin Syndrome in the Setting of Lamotrigine, Aripiprazole, and copyright Use

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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition associated with increased serotonergic activity in the central nervous system.It is Art Print classically associated with the simultaneous administration of two serotonergic agents, but it can occur after initiation of a single serotonergic drug or increasing the dose of a serotonergic drug in individuals who are particularly sensitive to serotonin.We describe a case of serotonin syndrome that occurred after ingestion of higher than prescribed doses of lamotrigine and aripiprazole, in addition to copyright abuse.The diagnosis was established based on Hunter toxicity criteria Dice Sets and severity was classified as mild.

The features of this syndrome resolved shortly after discontinuation of the offending agents.Serotonin syndrome is characterized by mental status changes, autonomic hyperactivity, and neuromuscular abnormalities along a spectrum ranging from mild to severe.Serotonin syndrome in our patient was most likely caused by the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions between lamotrigine, aripiprazole, and copyright leading to increased CNS serotonergic activity.