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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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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Internal Diseases
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
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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