Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor-Induced Hyponatremia: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Alternatives

• Published in: Clinical neuropharmacology Vol. 40; no. 4; p. 177
• Main Authors: Varela Piñón, María, Adán-Manes, Jaime
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2017
• Subjects: Aged, 80 and over; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation - therapeutic use; Bupropion - therapeutic use; Depression - blood; Depression - diagnosis; Depression - drug therapy; Humans; Hyponatremia - blood; Hyponatremia - chemically induced; Hyponatremia - diagnosis; Male; Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors - adverse effects; Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors - blood

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely prescribed among the general population. Despite their benign side effect profile, these drugs can cause significant adverse effects in elderly patients, including severe hyponatremia. We report 1 case of SSRI-induced hyponatremia and review...