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Fluoxetine-associated stomatitis

V Palop1, A Sancho, F J Morales-Olivas

  • 1Emergency Service, Dr. Peset Hospital, Servicio Valenciano de Salud, Spain.

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|January 7, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Fluoxetine may cause stomatitis, a mouth inflammation, as reported in two depression patients. Emergency departments can help identify such adverse drug reactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Adverse Drug Reactions

Background:

  • Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used for depression.
  • Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) require continuous monitoring, especially for newer medications.

Observation:

  • Two cases of stomatitis linked to fluoxetine use for depression were observed.
  • One patient experienced recurrent stomatitis episodes without initially suspecting fluoxetine.
  • Lesions improved after fluoxetine discontinuation in both patients.

Findings:

  • Fluoxetine is a potential cause of stomatitis, an ADR not previously documented in clinical trials.
  • The first case was classified as a defined adverse reaction, the second as probable.
  • Emergency departments play a crucial role in identifying and reporting ADRs.

Implications:

  • Fluoxetine should be considered a potential cause of stomatitis.
  • Reporting isolated ADR cases aids in defining the toxicity profiles of SSRIs.
  • This highlights the importance of emergency departments in pharmacovigilance.

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