Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain known to influence the functioning of the
Any disruption in the synthesis,
Serotonin originates in neurons deep in the midline of the brainstem. Because these neurons profile diffusely throughout the...
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a third drug indicated for treatment of fibromyalgia. Milnacipran, made by Forest... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory (July, 2006) about potential risks of taking triptans together with... Read more »
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A few years ago, if I mentioned serotonin to a class of 18 year olds, I would have been met by a wall of silence and maybe a question about... Read more »
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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin, a chemical produced by nerve... Read more »
New research has found that triptans, a class of meds used to treat migraines, may cause a rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome.... Read more »
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Serotonin is a naturally occurring chemical found in the cells of the brain, in platelets, and in the intestine. In the central nervous system, it... Read more »
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Serotonin is a chemical produced by nerve cells. The serum serotonin level is a blood test to measure the amount of serotonin in your... Read more »