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Accidental Serotonin Syndrome AKA You Aren’t A Pharmacist

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 28, 2023 | Replies (7)
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@johneckenrode11

No, no rash in my case - but extreme shivering, confusion, excessive sweating, as well as low levels of other symptoms. Please search "serotonin syndrome symptoms" and you'll see skin rash is not on the list. Hope this helps!

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lgumerman | @lgumerman | Apr 28, 2023

Thanks. Here is something I found:
Serotonin can also cause pruritus when injected into the skin. SSRI-drugs increase serotonin concentrations and are known to have pruritus and other dermal side effects, including macular rash. So, the rash you describe may represent a side effect as opposed to an allergic reaction.

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