1 Feed foods that are high in nitrogen; they generate heat as they break down. 2  These include leafy greens, lentils, peas, tofu, broccoli/cauliflower, beans, oatmeal, and mushrooms.
1 Other signs and symptoms include high body temperature, sweating, shivering, clumsiness, tremors, and confusion and other mental changes. 2  Symptoms of serotonin syndrome can range from mild to life threatening.
Other conditions may cause symptoms that are similar to serotonin syndrome. Lab tests to exclude other causes of symptoms may be ordered. Serotonin Syndrome Treatments. People with serotonin syndrome are typically hospitalized for observation and treatment of symptoms. For example, benzodiazepines are given to treat agitation and/or seizures.