Re: celexa and bruising

Posted by SLS on July 31, 2006, at 21:10:36

In reply to celexa and bruising, posted by nellie7 on July 31, 2006, at 14:53:51

> Hi,
>
> Does anyone know if celexa or other SSRIs can cause one to bruise a lot? And if so, can these drugs cause internal bleeding?
>
> Thanks.

Yes and yes. SSRIs increase the risk of being admitted into the hospital for abnormal bleeding 2-6 fold.
There are actually serotonin reuptake sites on blood platelets. Serotonin plays a role in platelet aggregation, but I'm not sure of the exact mechanisms involved. SSRIs prevent serotonin from entering the platelets and thus disturbs the clotting process.

- Scott

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