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==Background==
#REDIRECT[[Serotonin syndrome]]
*Most serious adverse effect is potential to produce [[Serotonin Syndrome]]
*Fatalities are uncommon with pure overdoses
 
==Clinical Features==
*N/V
*Sedation
*Tremor
*Sinus Tachycardia
*QRS, QT prolongation (citalopram only)
*[[Serotonin Syndrome]]
 
==Treatment==
*GI decontamination
**Activated charcoal x1
**Gastric lavage unnecessary
 
==Disposition==
*Consider admission for patients who are tachycardic or lethargic 6hr after ingesion
 
==See Also==
*[[SNRI Toxicity]]
 
==Source==
Tintinalli
 
[[Category:Tox]]

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