[Hyperthyroidism secondary to antidepressive treatment with fluoxetine]

An Med Interna. 1999 Nov;16(11):583-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We present two clinical cases about patients whose previous psychiatric diagnostic was depressive syndrome, that's why they were treated with fluoxetine. After a large period of time using this medication both cases developed a secondary hyperthyroidism to that treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / adverse effects*
  • Fluoxetine / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / chemically induced*
  • Male

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
  • Fluoxetine