Citation

Korkmaz S, Korkmaz H, Atmaca M, Kuloðlu M. Dusunen Adam J. Psychiatry Neurol. Sci. 2011; 24(4): 349-351.

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(Copyright © 2011, Yerkure Tanitim ve Yayincilik Hizmetleri)

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Abstract

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are known as effective and quite safe antidepressant drugs which inhibit serotonin reuptake in the presynaptic area without affecting the noradrenaline and dopamine reuptake. Nevertheless, in high dose use of all antidepressants, including SSRI, some toxic effects might be observed in central nervous system, respiratory system and cardiovascular system. In our article, we present a case who developed electrocardiographic changes due to use of citalopram in high doses.