A patient with treatment-resistant depression develops serotonin syndrome on SSRIs. Which immediate intervention is prioritized?

A patient with treatment-resistant depression develops serotonin syndrome on SSRIs. Which immediate intervention is prioritized?

  • Correct Answer: Discontinue SSRIs and administer cyproheptadine
  • Increase SSRI dose
  • Switch to SNRIs
  • Add benzodiazepines

Explanation: Discontinuing SSRIs and administering cyproheptadine is critical for serotonin syndrome.

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