A Tripathi1, P A Greenberger. 1. Department of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Bupropion hydrochloride is used frequently in the treatment of depression and in smoking cessation therapy. METHODS: We report a case of bupropion hydrochloride induced serum sickness-like reaction. RESULTS: There was complete resolution of symptoms on discontinuing bupropion and instituting therapy with prednisone and antihistamines. CONCLUSION: This case is seemingly the first report of a serum sickness-like reaction to bupropion hydrochloride.
BACKGROUND:Bupropion hydrochloride is used frequently in the treatment of depression and in smoking cessation therapy. METHODS: We report a case of bupropion hydrochloride induced serum sickness-like reaction. RESULTS: There was complete resolution of symptoms on discontinuing bupropion and instituting therapy with prednisone and antihistamines. CONCLUSION: This case is seemingly the first report of a serum sickness-like reaction to bupropion hydrochloride.