Ecchymosis Related to Paroxetine and Sertraline

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used for treating depressive and anxiety disorders. Although SSRIs have a safety profile, some authors have reported that they associated with an increased risk of bleeding events. We report a case of paroxetine- and sertraline-associated ec...

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Published in:Electronic journal of general medicine 2015-01, Vol.12 (4), p.356
Main Authors: Şahingöz, Mine, Sönmez, Erdem Önder
Format: Article
Language:English
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Antidepressants
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Summary:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used for treating depressive and anxiety disorders. Although SSRIs have a safety profile, some authors have reported that they associated with an increased risk of bleeding events. We report a case of paroxetine- and sertraline-associated ecchymoses in a patient with depression.
ISSN:2516-3507
2516-3507
DOI:10.15197/ejgm.01268