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ArticleDose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society

Case-Control Study Investigating the Association Between Use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Taiwan.

Kao-Chi Cheng, Kuan-Fu Liao, Cheng-Li Lin, Shih-Wei Lai

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Kao-Chi ChengCollege of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2058-9794
Kuan-Fu LiaoDivision of Hepatogastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taichung.
Cheng-Li LinCollege of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung.
Shih-Wei LaiCollege of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7420-1572
China Medical University · TWProvidence University · TWTzu Chi University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectiveThe aim of the study was to investigate whether use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) was associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.

methodsThe case-control study was conducted to analyze the database between 2000 and 2013. Patients aged 20 to 84 years with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis were selected as the cases (n = 8593). Participants without pulmonary tuberculosis were selected as the controls (n = 43 472). Patients who never had a prescription for SSRIs were defined as never use. Those who ever had a prescription for SSRIs were defined as ever use.

resultsThe adjusted odds ratio (OR) of pulmonary tuberculosis was 1.03 for patients with ever use of SSRIs (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.93-1.14), compared to never use. The adjusted OR of pulmonary tuberculosis was 1.00 for patients with increasing cumulative duration of SSRI use for every 1 month (95% CI: 0.99-1.00), compared to never use. The adjusted OR of pulmonary tuberculosis was 0.99 for patients with increasing cumulative dosage of SSRI use for every 1 mg (95% CI: 0.99-1.00), compared to never use.

conclusionNo significant association can be detected between SSRI use and pulmonary tuberculosis in Taiwan. No duration-dependent effect or dose-dependent effect of SSRIs use can be detected on the risk of pulmonary tuberculosis.

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case–control studynational health insurance programpulmonary tuberculosisselective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsTaiwan

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PMID31903071
PMCPMC6928540
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