SEVERE HYPONATREMIA, EPISTAXIS, AND FLUOXETINE

J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2016 Jan-Mar;28(1):204-5.

Abstract

Hyponatremia is one of the most common electrolyte abnormalities and can be life threatening. Fluoxetine is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor and may rarely cause hyponatremia. Furthermore, fluoxetine may rarely increase the risk of bleeding events. We report a 66-year old woman who presented with severe hyponatremia and epistaxis associated with the use of fluoxetine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Epistaxis / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Fluoxetine / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / chemically induced*
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
  • Fluoxetine