Reversible hepatotoxicity of paroxetine in a patient with major depression

C. Helmchen*, R. J. Boerner, R. Meyendorf, U. Hegerl

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Abstract

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are becoming widely used because of their favorable side-effect profile and their safety in overdose. We report about a patient with recurring major depression (DSM-IIIR) who was treated with paroxetine and developed a severe hepatotoxic reaction, which was reversed after withdrawal of the drug. Individual, patient-related causes for this side-effect were not found. To our knowledge, this is the first published case of a probably paroxetine-induced severe hepatotoxicity. Hepatotoxicity should be taken into account as a rare complication that may occur not only with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) but also with SSRIs.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPharmacopsychiatry
Volume29
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)223-226
Number of pages4
ISSN0176-3679
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.01.1996

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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