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Total Fluoxetine reports: 486.Fluoxetine FDA safety alerts: 2003 2004 2005 2006 .
Reported deaths: 115 Reported hospitalizations: 147.
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Reported Fluoxetine Side Effects: completed suicide, depression, hyponatraemia, confusional state, suicidal ideation, serotonin syndrome, poisoning, condition aggravated, abnormal behaviour, cardiac arrest, hyperhidrosis.
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Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5292638-7Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: huntington's chorea. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D) ORAL. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5293835-7
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension, hypotension, nausea, respiratory distress, serotonin syndrome, tachycardia. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MAXALT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5294561-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 6.14 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, panic disorder and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoplastic left heart syndrome, transposition of the great vessels. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG ONCE A DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5295817-8
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, weighting 7.94 lb, was diagnosed with eating disorder, depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cleft palate, cyanosis neonatal, somnolence neonatal. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5295993-7
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, huntington's chorea. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5297356-7
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, weighting 7.94 lb, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cleft palate, cyanosis neonatal, somnolence neonatal. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOPICLONE, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5299040-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, weighting 201.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression, intermittent explosive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: compulsions, decreased appetite, delayed sleep phase, depressed mood, initial insomnia, irritability, persecutory delusion, restlessness. FLUOXETINE dosage: 60 MG QAM PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX, CEREFOLIN, NEXIUM, COROMEGA. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5299044-X
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, weighting 201.0 lb, was diagnosed with binge eating, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anger, compulsions, hunger, irritability. FLUOXETINE dosage: 60 MG QAM PO. During the same period patient was treated with CALAN, CEREFOLIN, NEXIUM, COROMEGA. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5299045-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, weighting 201.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression, intermittent explosive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: compulsions, decreased appetite, delayed sleep phase, depressed mood, initial insomnia, irritability, persecutory delusion, restlessness. FLUOXETINE dosage: 60 MG QAM PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX, CEREFOLIN, NEXIUM, COROMEGA. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5300461-X
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pharyngeal oedema. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, QD IN THE MORNING, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5300913-2
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anterior chamber cleavage syndrome, congenital multiplex arthrogryposis. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5304793-0
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, galactorrhoea, rhabdomyolysis. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, AMISULPRIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5307283-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 222.7 lb, was diagnosed with depression, neuralgia, tremor and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, hip fracture, mental status changes, serotonin syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, tremor. FLUOXETINE dosage: 60MG QAM (PO). During the same period patient was treated with NORTRIPTYLINE, TRAZODONE, BENZTROPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5307514-0
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver function test abnormal, overdose. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CODEINE SUL, DIAZEPAM, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5307876-4
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with depressive symptom, endometriosis and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, depressed mood, dyspnoea, fatigue, hirsutism, liver disorder, madarosis, palpitations, rash macular. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LADOGAL. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5309818-4
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 15, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation. FLUOXETINE dosage: 30 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5309820-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 15, 2007. Male patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation. FLUOXETINE dosage: 30 MG, UNK. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5310151-5
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with panic attack and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, glossitis, swollen tongue. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATARAX, LEVOTHYROXINE, LIPITOR, LUSTRAL. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5310309-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anterior chamber cleavage syndrome, congenital multiplex arthrogryposis. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, TRANSPLACENTAL. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5311149-3
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 15, 2007. Male patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation. FLUOXETINE dosage: 30 MG, UNK. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5313203-9
Physician from GERMANY reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, irritability and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5314757-9
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impulsive behaviour, physical assault, suicidal ideation, theft. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5320452-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FLUOXETINE problem on Feb 01, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, heart rate increased. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, OXYCODONE, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM, EZETIMIBE, LEVOTHYROXINE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5335827-5
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2006. Male patient, 17 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, pruritus, pyrexia, stevens-johnson syndrome. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5318299-6
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: skin disorder. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with FERROUS SULPHATE. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5318406-5
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, emotional disorder, imprisonment, kleptomania. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5318407-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 18, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyponatraemia. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient died.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5319582-0
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorder and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, completed suicide, hallucination, homicide, restlessness. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PAROXETINE. Patient died.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5320654-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 26, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: airway burns, aphonia, caustic injury, foreign body trauma, lung injury, respiratory tract infection, vocal cord disorder. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5321822-9
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 30, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, DAILY (1/D). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5321908-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FLUOXETINE problem on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, fatigue, lethargy. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5323098-5
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: skin disorder, skin exfoliation. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with FERROUS SULPHATE. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5323099-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 25, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chorea, dementia, hypernatraemia, subarachnoid haemorrhage. FLUOXETINE dosage: 40 MG;QD. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROIC ACID, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, SENNA, CALCIUM CARBONATE. Patient died.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5324170-6
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chorea, dementia, hypernatraemia, subarachnoid haemorrhage. FLUOXETINE dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ADCAL, ASPIRIN, SENNA, VALPROATE. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5324631-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chorea, dementia, hypernatraemia, subarachnoid haemorrhage. FLUOXETINE dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. Patient died.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5325312-9
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage, homicide, laceration, psychotic disorder, suspiciousness. FLUOXETINE dosage: 10 MG, UNK, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE, CLONAZEPAM, DOXEPIN. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5325358-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorder and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, completed suicide, hallucination, homicide, restlessness. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PAROXETINE. Patient died.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5326555-0
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 25 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysarthria, fatigue, headache, hypersensitivity, memory impairment, nausea, restlessness, tremor. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5328398-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on Apr 27, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiopathy, chorea, dementia, hypernatraemia, subarachnoid haemorrhage. FLUOXETINE dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ADCAL, ASPIRIN, VALPROATE. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5328650-9
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis, suicide attempt. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5329742-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chorea. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADCAL, ASPIRIN, SENNA, VALPROATE. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5331538-0
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 09, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with depression, seronegative arthritis, atrial fibrillation, blood pressure increased and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis. FLUOXETINE dosage: 30 MG, DAILY (1/D). During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, DIGOXIN, FOLIC ACID, PRAZOSIN, SULFASALAZINE, WARFARIN. Patient died on 09/14/2006.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5331541-0
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on May 11, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with depression, seronegative arthritis, atrial fibrillation, blood pressure increased and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia. FLUOXETINE dosage: 30 MG, DAILY (1/D). During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, DIGOXIN, FOLIC ACID, PRAZOSIN, SULFASALAZINE, WARFARIN. Patient died on 09/14/2006.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5331543-4
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on May 09, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, myoclonus and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral disorder, fall, serotonin syndrome. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, DAILY (1/D). During the same period patient was treated with CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA, CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA, SELEGILINE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient died on 08/01/2000.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5332880-X
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported FLUOXETINE problem on May 14, 2007. Female patient was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: epilepsy, headache. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZONEGRAN. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5334989-3
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 14, 2007. Female patient was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rectosigmoid cancer. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5337003-9
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on May 10, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with depression, seronegative arthritis and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis. FLUOXETINE dosage: 30 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, DIGOXIN, FOLIC ACID, PRAZOSIN GITS, SULFASALAZINE, WARFARIN. Patient died on 09/14/2006.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5337055-6
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: actinic keratosis, blood immunoglobulin a decreased, blood immunoglobulin g decreased, blood immunoglobulin m decreased, squamous cell carcinoma. FLUOXETINE dosage: 20 MG, DAILY (1/D). During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROID NOS, TAVOR. Patient recovered.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5337066-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported FLUOXETINE problem on May 10, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia. FLUOXETINE dosage: 30 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, WARFARIN, DIGOXIN, SULFASALAZINE, FOLIC ACID, PRAZOSIN. Patient died.
Fluoxetine Side Effects Report #5339753-7
FLUOXETINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM on May 21, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, alcoholism and was treated with FLUOXETINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alcohol detoxification, blood cholesterol increased, dehydration, diabetes mellitus, dizziness, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, heart rate increased, hypotension, neutrophil count decreased. FLUOXETINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE, ZOPICLONE, GLICLAZIDE, METFORMIN, LANSOPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN, CLOZARIL, PABRINEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Fluoxetine
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a689006.html
(floo ox' e teen)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as fluoxetine during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses may be more likely to become suicidal than children, teenagers, and young adults who do not take antidepressants to treat these conditions. However, experts are not sure about how great this risk is and how much it should be considered in deciding whether a child or teenager should take an antidepressant.You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take fluoxetine or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over age 24. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor when you are unable to seek treatment on your own.Your healthcare provider will want to see you often while you are taking fluoxetine, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Be sure to keep all appointments for office visits with your doctor.The doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with fluoxetine. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antidepressants/antidepressants_MG_2007.pdf.No matter your age, before you take an antidepressant, you, your parent, or your caregiver should talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your condition with an antidepressant or with other treatments. You should also talk about the risks and benefits of not treating your condition. You should know that having depression or another mental illness greatly increases the risk that you will become suicidal. This risk is higher if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited) or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) or has thought about or attempted suicide. Talk to your doctor about your condition, symptoms, and personal and family medical history. You and your doctor will decide what type of treatment is right for you. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Fluoxetine (Sarafem) is used to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. Fluoxetine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
How should this medicine be used?
Fluoxetine (Prozac) comes as a capsule, a tablet, a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule, and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. Fluoxetine may be taken with or without food. Fluoxetine (Sarafem) comes as a capsule to take by mouth. Fluoxetine (Prozac) capsules, tablets, and liquid are usually taken once a day in the morning or twice a day, in the morning and at noon. Fluoxetine delayed-released capsules are usually taken once a week. Fluoxetine (Sarafem) is usually taken once a day, either every day of the month or on certain days of the month. Take fluoxetine at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take fluoxetine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of fluoxetine and gradually increase your dose.
It may take 4 to 5 weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of fluoxetine. Continue to take fluoxetine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking fluoxetine without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking fluoxetine, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Other uses for this medicine
Fluoxetine is also sometimes used to treat alcoholism, attention-deficit disorder, borderline personality disorder, sleep disorders, headaches, mental illness, posttraumatic stress disorder, Tourette's syndrome, obesity, sexual problems, and phobias. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking fluoxetine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to fluoxetine or any other medications.
- tell your doctor if you are taking pimozide (Orap),thioridazine or monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor within the past 2 weeks. Your doctor will probably tell you that you should not take fluoxetine. If you stop taking fluoxetine, you should wait at least 5 weeks before you begin to take thioridazine or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications and vitamins you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: alprazolam (Xanax); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antidepressants (mood elevators) such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin, imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); diazepam (Valium); digoxin (Lanoxin); diuretics (water pills), flecainide (Tambocor); insulin or oral medications for diabetes; lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for anxiety and Parkinson's disease; medications for mental illness such as clozapine (Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), and pimozide (Orap); medications for migraine headaches such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) and phenytoin (Dilantin); sedatives; sibutramine (Meridia); sleeping pills; tramadol (Ultram); tranquilizers; and vinblastine (Velban). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what nutritional supplements you are taking, especially products that contain St. John's wort or tryptophan.
- tell your doctor if you are being treated with electroshock therapy (procedure in which small electric shocks are administered to the brain to treat certain mental illnesses), if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had diabetes, seizures, or liver or heart disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking fluoxetine, call your doctor.
- you should know that fluoxetine may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Fluoxetine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nervousness
- nausea
- dry mouth
- sore throat
- drowsiness
- weakness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- changes in sex drive or ability
- excessive sweating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- hives
- fever
- joint pain
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
- seizures
Fluoxetine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- unsteadiness
- confusion
- unresponsiveness
- nervousness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- dizziness
- rapid, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
- seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
- fever
- fainting
- coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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