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Common findings are confusion, restlessness, hyper-reflexia, agitation, diaphoresis, tremor, and fever.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A cluster of symptoms arises due to markedly elevated levels of serotonin in the body.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excessive stimulation of serotonin receptors. the syndrome may be caused by the concurrent consumption of two or more serotonergic drugs. symptoms include lethargy, mental confusion, flushing, diaphoresis, and tremor; in more severe cases, hyperthermia, hypertonicity, renal failure, and death may occur. 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