Ozturk et al. present the case of a schizophrenic male who developed hyponatremia due to fluoxetine-induced syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and psychogenic polydipsia. The Case Study highlights the need for routine monitoring of electrolyte levels in patients with schizophrenia who are taking selective serotonin (5-HT) reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine.
- Savas Ozturk
- Ekmel Burak Ozsenel
- Aydin Turkmen