Fluoxetine-induced SIADH: a geriatric occurrence?
After major depression was diagnosed in a 83-year-old woman, fluoxetine was prescribed. Six days later she became delirious and weak, necessitating hospitalization. She was found to have hyponatremia secondary to fluoxetine-induced syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Recovery was complete after discontinuation of the medication.
Kazal
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Department of Family Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Hall
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Miller
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Noel
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005473:Fluoxetine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007177:Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005473:Fluoxetine