Fluoxetine, a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Overdose Resulting in a Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Satish G. Agraharam
Anand Eye Institute, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India
Gangaprasad Amula
Anand Eye Institute, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India
Arjun Srirampur *
Anand Eye Institute, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India
Aruna Kumari Gadde
Anand Eye Institute, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
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.
Keywords: Fluoxetine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, central retinal vein occlusion