Citalopram-induced serotonin syndrome: a case report

Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2005 Jul;21(7):326-8. doi: 10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70129-9.

Abstract

Serotonin syndrome is a disorder resulting from excess stimulation of serotonin and is associated with drug interaction, single-drug therapy, and overdose. We report a case involving a 32-year-old man who developed sudden agitation, diaphoresis, subjective fever, tremor, and insomnia. These symptoms were related to doubling the dose of citalopram in combination antidepressant therapy. Discontinuation of the agent resulted in early notable clinical resolution after 1 week. This is a rare report of serotonin syndrome induced by citalopram polytherapy. Although serotonin syndrome is rare, clinicians need to recognize it early.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Citalopram / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Serotonin Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Serotonin Syndrome / diagnosis

Substances

  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
  • Citalopram