Pleural fluid and serum eosinophilia: association with fluoxetine hydrochloride

South Med J. 2000 Jun;93(6):611-3.

Abstract

We report the case of a patient who was treated with fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) for depression. Approximately 8 weeks into the treatment, an eosinophilic pleural effusion and serum eosinophilia developed. An extensive workup for the etiology of eosinophilic pleural effusion was unrevealing. Pleural biopsy showed a nonspecific inflammatory reaction and mild fibrosis. The pleural effusion and eosinophilia resolved within a few weeks of cessation of the drug. Fluoxetine can be associated with pleural and serum eosinophilia, possibly through an allergic-mediated reaction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / adverse effects*
  • Blood
  • Eosinophilia / chemically induced*
  • Fluoxetine / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleural Effusion / chemically induced*
  • Pleural Effusion / pathology

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
  • Fluoxetine