intermediateserotonin syndromeSSRIsertralineside effectsneuromusculardifferential diagnosis
A 36-year-old female presents for follow-up after starting sertraline 50 mg two weeks ago. She reports nausea, loose stools, and a brief episode of jaw clenching. Vitals are normal. She asks whether these symptoms are concerning. Which assessment finding would be MOST important to distinguish expected SSRI side effects from early serotonin syndrome?