Hypokalemia with venlafaxine [6]
Journal
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Journal Volume
63
Journal Issue
11
Date Issued
2002-01-01
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Abstract
Article AbstractLetter to the EditorSir: The antidepressant venlafaxine has the desirable quality of being selective for both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition. Venlafaxine-induced hyponatremia has been reported, and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) has been proposed as the possible mechanism. Serotonin has been observed to increase concentrations of vasopressin in rats, and an increased level of vasopressin is the underlying cause of SIADH.
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