Fluoroquinolone-associated suicide

Eur J Intern Med. 2018 Sep:55:e21-e22. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2018.07.012. Epub 2018 Jul 18.
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Keywords: Adverse events; FAERS; FDA; Fluoroquinolones; Suicide.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems / statistics & numerical data
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / classification
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Behavioral Symptoms / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Fluoroquinolones* / adverse effects
  • Fluoroquinolones* / classification
  • Fluoroquinolones* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Long Term Adverse Effects* / chemically induced
  • Long Term Adverse Effects* / prevention & control
  • Long Term Adverse Effects* / psychology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide Prevention*
  • Suicide* / psychology
  • United States
  • United States Food and Drug Administration*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Fluoroquinolones