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Serotonin Syndrome: Presentation and ManagementPresentation:%u2022 Autonomic hyperactivity:%u2022 Hypertension, hyperthermia, tachycardia%u2022 Neuromuscular abnormalities:%u2022 Tremor, ocular clonus, hypertonicity%u2022 Mental status changes:%u2022 Anxiety, confusionManagement:%u2022 Withdraw offending drug(s)%u2022 IV fluids and benzodiazepines for symptom control%u2022 Cyproheptadine (serotonin antagonist)%u2022 Supportive care and monitoring