Two Cases of Hyponatremia Induced by Duloxetine for Treating Peripheral Neuropathic Pain.
- Author:
Ji Eun RA
1
;
In Kyeom HWANG
;
Bong Soo SEO
;
Ji Kyoung LEE
;
Young Mi MOK
;
Hyunwook KIM
;
Ji Eun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Sanbon Hospital, Wonkwang University College of Medicine, Gunpo, Korea. borisoo@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hyponatremia;
Serotonin uptake inhibitors;
Duloxetine
- MeSH:
Aged;
Humans;
Hyponatremia;
Korea;
Neuralgia;
Norepinephrine;
Serotonin;
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors;
Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors;
Thiophenes;
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2012;83(6):813-816
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Duloxetine is a balanced serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor available for treating peripheral neuropathic pain. The occurrence of hyponatremia as an adverse event of duloxetine treatment, but it has not yet been reported in Korea. Here, we report two cases of hyponatremia induced by duloxetine for treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain. Our findings highlight the need for special attention when using duloxetine in elderly patients taking thiazide diuretics.
