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Does Paxil Cause Anemia?

Can Paxil cause low iron or even anemia? I am a 57-year old female in excellent health. I have been taking 10 mg daily of Paxil for the past year for anxiety due to work-related stress. I also have been a regular blood donor for the past 30 years, but, two months ago, I tried to donate blood and was told my iron was slightly below the required level to donate - I think the required number is 38 and I was at 36. I waited for a month and ate lots of iron-rich vegetables like spinach and kale and also lean red meat but when I tried to donate again, I could not due to my iron level being slightly below the required number. I immediately wondered if low iron was a side-effect of the Paxil.
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Paul is known to cause loss of appetite &also constipation. Which can cause less absorption of iron &other nutrients. This can cause anemia. which you are worried about. Small frequent meals containing a balanced diet ingredients,enough of diners &water in diet,regular exercises for 45 minutes a day. Would overcome this effect &make you healthy.

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Does Paxil Cause Anemia?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Paul is known to cause loss of appetite &also constipation. Which can cause less absorption of iron &other nutrients. This can cause anemia. which you are worried about. Small frequent meals containing a balanced diet ingredients,enough of diners &water in diet,regular exercises for 45 minutes a day. Would overcome this effect &make you healthy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.