Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome?
Ever heard of serotonin syndrome? Knowing the signs could save a mates life! Serotonin syndrome is the technical term for an MDMA overdose, and it is diagnosed by a triad of features. The person must have one or more symptoms from each of these 3 categories.
1 - Functioning of internal organs/body
2 - Altered mental state
3 - Nerve and muscle changes
Signs for internal organs/body...
Dilated pupils, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure. heavy sweating or lack of sweating, diarrhoea, headache, high fever or temperature.
Signs of altered mental state...
Agitation, aggression, restlessness, confusion, unconsciousness.
Signs of nerve and muscle changes...
Loss of muscle coordination, twitching muscles, unable to walk, eye 'wobbles', pupils rapidly/repetitively looking up, muscle rigidity/stiffness, shivering/goosebumps, seizures.
WHAT TO DO
If you think someone might have serotonin syndrome – Cool, Call, Calm!
Cool them down – use a cool wet towel, let them sip water
Call 000
Stay calm and keep them calm