What is Serotonin Syndrome? Causes, Recognition and Treatment

Serotonin Syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that is caused by elevated serotonin concentrations in the body. This condition is brought on by the use of serotonogenic drugs, which include several types of antidepressants such as SSRIs, tricyclics and MAOIs. Other substances which may contribute to serotonin syndrome include cocaine, L-tryptophan, Lithium, amphetamines, ecstasy and LSD.