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Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms
Symptoms of serotonin syndrome are highly variable.
There are also a number of migraine-related medications that have the potential to cause serotonin syndrome.
Serotonin syndrome usually occurs within one day of increasing a medication dose or adding on a serotonin-increasing medication.
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Diagnosis
There is no guaranteed lab test that is used to diagnose serotonin syndrome.
This comes with certain risks, however.
As in all things, moderation is key here.
Don’t let the fear of this syndrome stop you from taking medications that can really help you.
Instead, remain cautious and sensible by communicating well with your healthcare provider and reporting any new symptoms.
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