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Dad 70 yrs takes zyprexa, (olanzapine) cipralex for depression. after one yr of medicine his hemoglobin went from 12.5 to 10.5. does depression cause anemia? thx
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No: Have his doctor evaluate him for the cause of the anemia.
Answered 4/17/2016
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No: Depression does not cause anemia. Anemia can be due to iron deficiency, deficiency of nutrients, such as vitamin b-12 and many other causes, best to discuss with your doctor.
Answered 11/27/2017
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