Serotonin Syndrome
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Antidepressant Drugs Explained — Psychiatric Nursing▶ 15:18You have to wean off these medications slowly over weeks, sometimes monthsNow we have to talk about the most dangerous acute reaction, serotonin syndromeBox 15 -7 covers this, and it's a must -knowAntidepressants — Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care▶ 9:17You also see significant weight gain with long -term treatmentBut the most immediate danger seems to be serotonin syndromeIf we're blocking that reuptake pump, I imagine the serotonin levels can accidentally reach toxic levelsPsychotherapeutic Drugs — Pharmacology and the Nursing Process▶ 9:57If you're switching from an MAOI to another antidepressant, especially an SSRI, you need a two - to five -week gap where…Otherwise, you risk serotonin syndromeOkay, that strictness definitely explains why they aren't used as much