Leukopenia induced by Paroxetine: A rare case report

Abstract

Drug-induced leukopenia is a rare serious complication of any drug therapy. Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and few cases reported the drug causing leukopenia. We report a case of 53 years-old male who had developed Paroxetine-induced leukopenia. Due to the silent feature of drug-induced leukopenia, it is important to be vigilant toward early signs of leukopenia.