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Hello , I have been taking cipralex for anxiety (which has helped) recently my blood work has shown anemia , could there be a connection?

I know that there may be an interacion with platlets of some kind could this be related/ my diet is very good and includes meat ,in fact cholesterol is an issue so Iam very puzzled by this anemia. Thankyou in advance for any answers.

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April 14, 2009 06:44 PM

Not medical advice, not an MD.

According to UpToDate (medical database): research has shown that anemia is an adverse reaction of Cipralex (Escitalopram) in less than 1% of its users.

You can see this information for yourself at the following: http://www.smbrower.com/mediawiki/index.php/Escitalopram

So yes it is possible that the medication is causing the anemia; however I don't know how probable it is. Speak with your doctor about the implications of being anemic and whether or not you should try a different drug. People develop anemia for a myriad of reasons (the severity of the anemia will dictate your doctor's actions).

Bottomline: let you doctor know your concerns.

Good luck!
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