Case Report

Life-threatening citalopram induced hemolytic anemia in a patient with generalized anxiety disorder: A case report

Volume: 5 Number: 1 March 20, 2020
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Life-threatening citalopram induced hemolytic anemia in a patient with generalized anxiety disorder: A case report

Abstract

The hemolysis side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is potentially lethal, although not much has been reported. We hereby report a 43-year-old male case of hemolytic anemia that developed after use of citalopram 40 mg/day and its improvement with discontinuation. Further studies should be conducted to provide a greater understanding of both its prevalence and etiology.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

​Internal Diseases

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

March 20, 2020

Submission Date

January 7, 2020

Acceptance Date

March 10, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 5 Number: 1

Vancouver
1.Mehmet Hamdi Örüm. Life-threatening citalopram induced hemolytic anemia in a patient with generalized anxiety disorder: A case report. Arch Clin Exp Med. 2020 Mar. 1;5(1):35-7. doi:10.25000/acem.671598

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