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International Ophthalmology
Published in: International Ophthalmology 4/2009

01-08-2009 | Case Report

Citalopram-associated central retinal vein occlusion

Authors: Alastair D. Hardisty, Christopher M. Hemmerdinger, Say Aun Quah

Published in: International Ophthalmology | Issue 4/2009

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram are widely used in the treatment of depression. Advantages over tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors include a more acceptable side-effect profile as well as reduced morbidity and mortality in case of an overdose. We report an unusual complication of the use of citalopram in a patient suffering from low mood. …
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Metadata
Title
Citalopram-associated central retinal vein occlusion
Authors
Alastair D. Hardisty
Christopher M. Hemmerdinger
Say Aun Quah
Publication date
01-08-2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
International Ophthalmology / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 0165-5701
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2630
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-008-9231-5

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