A 58-year-old patient with depression is started on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). He develops tremor, confusion, and myoclonus afte...

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A 58-year-old patient with depression is started on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). He develops tremor, confusion, and myoclonus after also taking sumatriptan for migraine. What syndrome is this?

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Serotonin syndrome

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Malignant hyperthermia

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Extrapyramidal side effects

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Anticholinergic toxicity

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

A 58-year-old patient with depression is started on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). He develops tremor, confusion, and myoclonus after also taking sumatriptan for migraine. What syndrome is this?