Severe paroxetine induced hyponatremia in a breast fed infant

الملخص EN

Paroxetine (PaxilR) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used in the treatment of depression is secreted into breast milk.

Hyponatremia due to inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone is a common side effect of SSRI's.

We report a case of severe hyponatremia in an infant caused by maternal intake of paroxetine.