Fluoxetine, a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Overdose Resulting in a Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

Agraharam, Satish and Amula, Gangaprasad and Srirampur, Arjun and Gadde, Aruna (2017) Fluoxetine, a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Overdose Resulting in a Central Retinal Vein Occlusion. Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, 7 (2). pp. 1-3. ISSN 23217227

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/OR/2017/35199

Abstract

Aim: We present a rare case of Central retinal vein occlusion after prolonged use of Fluoxetine.

Case Presentation: A 28 year old patient presented with clinical picture of Central retinal vein occlusion after prolonged use of Fluoxetine. Discontinuation of the offending drug resulted in resolution of the venous occlusion.

Discussion and Conclusion: Young patient presenting with central retinal vein occlusions require drug history to be elicited to identify the cause.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	04 May 2023 05:05
Last Modified:	01 Feb 2024 04:09
URI:	http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/1918

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