Evaluating the risk of mild serotonin syndrome in primary care: a retrospective case series of patients with treatment-resistant depression
This study highlights the need for careful monitoring of serotonin syndrome in patients with treatment-resistant depression, especially in the case of polypharmacy. Early recognition of symptoms by primary care providers and close management ensure patient safety through proper medication management and education.
Authors
- Waseem Jerjes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6914-7401)
- Rachel Kopunova
Institutions
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AME Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21037/acr-24-123
- Primary Topic
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00