emergency medical care.Though rare, taking SSRI drugs can cause you to develop serotonin syndrome, which is when high levels of serotonin accumulate in your body.
Usually this occurs when you are taking more than one medication that increases serotonin levels — for example, if you are taking an SSRI along with an herbal supplement such as St.
John’s wort.Signs of serotonin syndrome:If untreated, serotonin syndrome can be serious, so you should seek medical attention right away if you are taking an SSRI and experiencing these symptoms.When you are faced with depression or any other mental health struggle that requires medication, you want the medication to work right away so that you can feel better.
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