Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life threatening condition due to excessive serotonin in the body. For example, taking a combination of drugs that all work to increase serotonin levels, may cause this syndrome. Symptoms include fast heart rate, sweating, tremors, nausea, vomiting, raised body temperature, restlessness and overactive reflexes.

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