A 55-year-old man with depression is prescribed Sertraline. Two weeks later he develops restlessness, tremor, sweating, diarrhoea, and muscle rigidity...

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A 55-year-old man with depression is prescribed Sertraline. Two weeks later he develops restlessness, tremor, sweating, diarrhoea, and muscle rigidity after self-medicating with Tramadol obtained from a friend. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Serotonin syndrome

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Anticholinergic toxicity

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Opioid withdrawal

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Benzodiazepine overdose

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Serotonin syndrome

A 55-year-old man with depression is prescribed Sertraline. Two weeks later he develops restlessness, tremor, sweating, diarrhoea, and muscle rigidity after self-medicating with Tramadol obtained from a friend. What is the most likely diagnosis?