Tag: Blood count

While uncommon, an adverse drug reaction can lead to a condition where the body has a low level of neutrophils, known as neutropenia. This is a potentially serious side effect, and in many cases, antibiotics can cause neutropenia through complex immune-mediated or toxic pathways.

Studies show both depression and certain antidepressant medications, such as SSRIs and SNRIs, are independently associated with lower hemoglobin levels [1.4.7]. Understanding this link is crucial, but can antidepressants affect red blood cells directly through other mechanisms?