Pharmacy Error Affects Endometriosis Patient’s Treatment

A young woman in her mid-20s fell seriously ill after receiving an antidepressant instead of her prescribed pain relief for endometriosis. She fainted and lost consciousness for about 15 minutes, experiencing severe symptoms that necessitated medical attention. The woman had been prescribed cyproterone (branded Siterone) for her pelvic pain but was mistakenly given sertraline (branded Setrona) when collecting her repeat prescription. This incident highlights the critical importance of accuracy in pharmacy dispensing.

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