SOME OF THE MOST COMMON REACTIONS REPORTED BY PATIENTS ARE:

Insomnia;

Vivid and violent dreams; Inability to detect dreams from reality (The world takes on an other-worldly aspect);

No emotions;

Inability to feel guilt or cry;

Nausea;

Loss of appetite;

Rash;

Breathing or lung problems;

Heart fluttering;

Shaking - jitteriness;

Unusual energy surges at times producing super human strength (adrenalin rushes);

Memory impairment;

Hair loss;

Blurred vision or pressure behind the eyes;

Inability to discontinue use of drug and increasing own dose;

Cravings for alcohol, sweets, and other substances or drinking large amounts of alcohol, coffee or other caffeinated drinks, diet pop with NutraSweet, etc.;

Headaches;

Swelling and/or pain in joints;

Burning or tingling in extremities;

Muscle twitching or contractions;

Tongue numbness and slurred speech;

Sweating;

Dizziness; Confusion;

Chills or cold sweats;

Muscle weakness;

Extreme fatigue;

Diabetes or hypoglycemia;

Lowered immune system;

Seizures or convulsions;

Weight gain or weight loss;

Mood swings; altered personality;

Symptoms of mania, ie., inability to sit still or restlessness, racing thoughts, acting silly or giddy (like a teenager again), sexual promiscuity leading to unwanted pregnancy or divorce, irresponsibility, wild spending sprees, gambling, criminal behavior, shoplifting, embezzling, stealing, hostility, etc.;

Deceitfulness; Blank staring; Inability to see any alternatives in situations;

Hyperactivity;

Aggressive or violent behavior;

Wanting to ram other cars or driving irrationally;

Impulsive behavior with no concern about consequences;

Numbness in various body parts - legs go numb and right out from under patient; or sexual organs go numb making orgasm impossible;

Pulling away from loved ones and others (isolating oneself);

Divorce;

No desire to be touched;

Paranoia;

Falsely accusing others of abuse - family members or acquaintances;

Loss of spirituality; Feeling "possessed" or that something evil is inside;

Self destructive behavior and suicidal ideation; Suicide attempts;

Muscle tremors; Loss of co-ordination;

Mania;

Psychosis.

It is interesting to note how many of those reported side effects are related to two particular disorders associated with high levels of serotonin: