In pregnant patients with serotonin syndrome, expectant management with supportive care and discontinuation of offending agents is recommended, avoiding delivery until resolution.
Supports expectant management in pregnant serotonin syndrome; case-level evidence leaves optimal delivery timing open for prospective study.
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially fatal condition caused by central nervous system serotonergic overactivity. The primary principle of managing serotonin syndrome in pregnancy focuses on discontinuation of offending agents and supportive care. In general, delivery should be avoided pending resolution of serotonin syndrome.
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