Hair loss associated with paroxetine treatment: a case report.
Alopecia and hair loss are rare side effects of psychotropic drugs. There are a few case reports on hair loss associated with tricyclic antidepressants and serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but none deal specifically with paroxetine. We report on a 37-year-old female who complained of moderate hair loss during paroxetine treatment. Findings on discontinuation and rechallenge supported the assumption that the hair loss was a side effect of the paroxetine. Further investigation is needed to determine the scope of this troubling side effect.
Zalsman
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Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Sever
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Munitz
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D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017374:Paroxetine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D017374:Paroxetine