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Sertraline Side Effects Report #5656869-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported SERTRALINE problem on Mar 06, 2008. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 298.5 lb, was treated with SERTRALINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . SERTRALINE dosage: 50MG AM PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paxil Side Effects Report #5661730-7
PAXIL problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 07, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with PAXIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, tremor, . PAXIL dosage: 10MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.

Zomig Side Effects Report #5662495-5
Pharmacist from ITALY reported ZOMIG problem on Mar 10, 2008. Female patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5663839-0
MIRTAZAPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Feb 29, 2008. Female patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . MIRTAZAPINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Paxil Side Effects Report #5668190-0
Physician from JAPAN reported PAXIL problem on Mar 03, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with PAXIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . PAXIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Bupropion Side Effects Report #5689872-0
BUPROPION problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 113.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with BUPROPION. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, suicide attempt, thermal burn, . BUPROPION dosage: 300MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, LINEZOLID. Patient recovered.

Anafranil Side Effects Report #5615012-X
Physician from SPAIN reported ANAFRANIL CAP problem on Jan 25, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ANAFRANIL CAP. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . ANAFRANIL CAP dosage: 75 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE, MIRTAZAPINE, RISPERIDONE, LORAZEPAM, INSULIN, HALOPERIDOL, BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE, DANTROLENE. Patient recovered.

Chantix Side Effects Report #5618859-9
CHANTIX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2008. Female patient, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression, anger and was treated with CHANTIX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CHANTIX dosage: DAILY DOSE:.5MG. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.

Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5636776-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Feb 19, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . VENLAFAXINE dosage: 375MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.


Cyclosporine Side Effects Report #5637711-6
CYCLOSPORINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Feb 15, 2008. Female patient, 84 years of age, was treated with CYCLOSPORINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CYCLOSPORINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Citalopram Side Effects Report #5584531-7
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE problem on Dec 19, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 286.6 lb, was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE dosage: 40 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, ETORICOXIB, FELODIPINE, FUROSEMIDE, MOXIFLOXACIN, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cymbalta Side Effects Report #5585465-4
CYMBALTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2008. Female patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression, weight control and was treated with CYMBALTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CYMBALTA dosage: 30MG 1XDAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with PHENTERMINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Diprivan Side Effects Report #5601895-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DIPRIVAN problem on June 04, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 143.0 lb, was diagnosed with sedation and was treated with DIPRIVAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . DIPRIVAN dosage: 250 MG (ONCE), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with BENADRYL, NARDIL, ALPRAZOLAM, PEPCID. Patient recovered.

Celexa Side Effects Report #5603989-8
CELEXA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2008. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 147.3 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CELEXA dosage: 40MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Oxycontin Side Effects Report #5532499-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported OXYCONTIN problem on Nov 20, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was treated with OXYCONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . OXYCONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, NARATRIPTAN, METHYSERGIDE, VENLAFAXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Propranolol Side Effects Report #5564361-2
PROPRANOLOL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with tremor and was treated with PROPRANOLOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . PROPRANOLOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Risperdal Side Effects Report #5515783-7
Health Professional from INDONESIA reported RISPERDAL problem on Nov 06, 2007. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type and was treated with RISPERDAL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . RISPERDAL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA. Patient recovered.

Abilify Side Effects Report #5534041-8
ABILIFY problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with ABILIFY. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . ABILIFY dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Citalopram Side Effects Report #5534707-X
Health Professional from DENMARK reported CITALOPRAM problem on Nov 14, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with CITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CITALOPRAM dosage: 20 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with RIZATRIPTAN BENZOATE. Patient recovered.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5481022-9
MIRTAZAPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from LUXEMBOURG on Oct 01, 2007. Female patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, suicide attempt, . MIRTAZAPINE dosage: 15 MG QD/30 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Abilify Side Effects Report #5489308-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ABILIFY problem on Oct 15, 2007. Male patient, 22 years of age, was treated with ABILIFY. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . ABILIFY dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CORICIDIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lexapro Side Effects Report #5494998-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM, SYNTHROID, PEPCID. Patient recovered.

Lexapro Side Effects Report #5495543-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . LEXAPRO dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CYMBALTA. Patient recovered.

Lexapro Side Effects Report #5495568-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 08, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar ii disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . LEXAPRO dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM, WELLBUTRIN, GEODON, ATENOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lexapro Side Effects Report #5495597-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG ONCE PO. Patient recovered.

Quetiapine Side Effects Report #5471083-5
QUETIAPINE FUMARATE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, psychotic disorder, delusion and was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . QUETIAPINE FUMARATE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, PHENELZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sertraline Side Effects Report #5472060-0
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported SERTRALINE problem on Sept 19, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with SERTRALINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . SERTRALINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:100MG. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM, TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, AMLODIPINE, PHENYTOIN. Patient recovered.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #5404250-7
ARIPIPRAZOLE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was treated with ARIPIPRAZOLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . ARIPIPRAZOLE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phentermine Side Effects Report #5409301-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported PHENTERMINE problem on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, weighting 289.2 lb, was diagnosed with weight control and was treated with PHENTERMINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . PHENTERMINE dosage: 37.5 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zoloft Side Effects Report #5419218-4
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2007. Female patient, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with panic disorder, nicotine dependence and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . ZOLOFT dosage: 150MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CHANTIX. Patient recovered.

Citalopram Side Effects Report #5422191-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE problem on Aug 21, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with depression, pain and was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE dosage: 40MG AM PO. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Wellbutrin Side Effects Report #5427561-8
WELLBUTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with WELLBUTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . WELLBUTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA. Patient recovered.

Champix Side Effects Report #5397181-2
Physician from SWITZERLAND reported CHAMPIX problem on July 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 202.8 lb, was treated with CHAMPIX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CHAMPIX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACTOS, ISOPTIN, ASPIRIN, EZETIMIBE. Patient recovered.

Imitrex Side Effects Report #5402319-4
IMITREX STATDOSE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 216.0 lb, was diagnosed with cluster headache, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with IMITREX STATDOSE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, throat tightness, . IMITREX STATDOSE dosage: 6 MG PRN SQ. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, AMBIEN, KLONOPIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Champix Side Effects Report #5397181-2
Physician from SWITZERLAND reported CHAMPIX problem on July 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 202.8 lb, was treated with CHAMPIX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CHAMPIX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACTOS, ISOPTIN, ASPIRIN, EZETIMIBE. Patient recovered.

Imitrex Side Effects Report #5402319-4
IMITREX STATDOSE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 216.0 lb, was diagnosed with cluster headache, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with IMITREX STATDOSE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, throat tightness, . IMITREX STATDOSE dosage: 6 MG PRN SQ. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, AMBIEN, KLONOPIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluvoxamine Side Effects Report #5763956-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE problem on June 06, 2008. Female patient, weighting 275.6 lb, was treated with FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Oxcarbazepine Side Effects Report #5765336-0
OXCARBAZEPINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 09, 2008. Female patient, 16 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion, pneumonia and was treated with OXCARBAZEPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . OXCARBAZEPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LINEZOLID, VALIUM, ROBINUL, LEVOFLOXACIN, CLINDAMYCIN. Patient recovered.

Dihydroergotamin Side Effects Report #5779705-6
Physician from TURKEY reported DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE problem on June 03, 2008. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine, anaesthesia and was treated with DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL, MARIJUANA, METHYLENEDIOXYAMPHETAMINE, EPHEDRINE SUL CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5744083-5
METHYLPHENIDATE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Apr 30, 2008. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with METHYLPHENIDATE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . METHYLPHENIDATE dosage: 10 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, PAROXETINE, MILNACIPRAN, AMOXAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fentanyl Side Effects Report #5748695-4
Physician from TURKEY reported FENTANYL CITRATE problem on May 13, 2008. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with induction of anaesthesia, spinal anaesthesia and was treated with FENTANYL CITRATE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . FENTANYL CITRATE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL CITRATE, MIDAZOLAM, PROPOFOL, VECURONIUM, NITROUS OXIDE W, TENOXICAM. Patient recovered.

Methylin Side Effects Report #5753348-2
METHYLIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 22, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with METHYLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . METHYLIN dosage: 10 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, PAROXETINE, MILNACIPRAN, AMOXAPINE. Patient recovered.

Cyclosporine Side Effects Report #5693746-9
Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK reported CYCLOSPORINE problem on Mar 24, 2008. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression and was treated with CYCLOSPORINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CYCLOSPORINE dosage: 100 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, AZATHIOPRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5701617-4
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 02, 2008. Female patient was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMITRIPTYLINE, FENTANYL, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Risperidone Side Effects Report #5709086-5
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported RISPERIDONE problem on Apr 14, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REMERON. Patient recovered.

Cyclosporine Side Effects Report #5710472-8
CYCLOSPORINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Apr 09, 2008. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with depression, cognitive disorder, immunosuppression and was treated with CYCLOSPORINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . CYCLOSPORINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPRALEX FILM, CIPRALEX FILM, CIPRALEX FILM, CIPRALEX FILM, AZATHIOPRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Effexor Side Effects Report #5716460-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EFFEXOR problem on Apr 16, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 155.1 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with EFFEXOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, volvulus, . EFFEXOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZANTAC, FENTANYL CITRATE, ZOFRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Risperidone Side Effects Report #5720701-2
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 22, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REMERON. Patient recovered.

Paxil Side Effects Report #5354786-2
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported PAXIL problem on June 01, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with PAXIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . PAXIL dosage: 20 MG, PER DAY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BENZODIAZEPINES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Trazodone Side Effects Report #5367891-1
TRAZODONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 11, 2007. Female patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with TRAZODONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . TRAZODONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, LAMOTRIGINE, VENLAFAXINE, GABAPENTIN, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, METHYLPHENIDATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxycontin Side Effects Report #5339937-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported OXYCONTIN problem on May 23, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with OXYCONTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: serotonin syndrome, . OXYCONTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DULOXETINE, PREDNISONE, TRAMADOL. Patient recovered.