Reversible Paroxetine-Induced Symptomatic Hypothyroidism

Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs are widely used as antidepressants and have rare but severe adverse effects [1], particularly on thyroid hormone [2]. We present the first case, to the best of our knowledge, of reversible paroxetine-induced symptomatic hypothyroidism.

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