What is FLUOXETINE HCL used for?

FLUOXETINE HCL (brand name Fluoxetine HCL) is a SSRI indicated for also refer to the Clinical Studies section of the package insert for Symbyax ®..

How does FLUOXETINE HCL work?

FLUOXETINE HCL works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of FLUOXETINE HCL?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for FLUOXETINE HCL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is FLUOXETINE HCL the same as Fluoxetine HCL?

Fluoxetine HCL is a brand name for FLUOXETINE HCL. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

FLUOXETINE HCL

SSRI

Brand names: Fluoxetine HCL

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

also refer to the Clinical Studies section of the package insert for Symbyax ®.

Contraindications

• When using fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination
• 7.8)] Thioridazine [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.11) and DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.7
• 7.8)] Pimozide and thioridazine prolong the QT interval. Fluoxetine can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of CYP2D6. Fluoxetine can also prolong the QT interval.

FDA Warnings

When using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Warnings and Precautions section of the package insert for Symbyax
1 Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), both adult and pediatric, may experience worsening of their depression and/or the emergence of suicidal ideation and behavior (suicidality) or unusual changes in behavior, whether or not they are taking antidepressant medications, and this risk may persist until significant remission occurs
Suicide is a known risk of depression and certain other psychiatric disorders, and these disorders themselves are the strongest predictors of suicide
Pooled analyses of short-term placebo-controlled trials of antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) showed that these drugs increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18 to 24) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders

Known Side Effects

12 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Depression

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Insomnia

1-10%

Community Discussions

2 Reddit threads analysed for FLUOXETINE HCL

Overall Sentiment

Slightly positive

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1,971 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Fatigue (1)

Rash (1)

Anxiety (1)

Sexual Dysfunction (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

9MO puppy chases shadows, reflections of light and now leaves that aren’t there when it’s windy. Please help

**I am NOT OP. Original post by u/goatsu in r/DogTraining** OOP has given permission for this compilation. The post title is taken from thread #3. This series has quite a few initial posts which outline how the scope of the problem continues to expand as the puppy grows. Then that's followed by

r/BestofRedditorUpdates2,0322683y ago

Fatigue

My Husband Told Me He’s Filing For Divorce Today

My Husband (34M) told me (32F) that he’s fed up and going to file for divorce. We’ve been married for 1 year, together for 4 years. He is very angry, and I feel depleted and numb. Backstory: My husband suffers from a type of OCD called Relationship OCD otherwise known as Retroactive Jealousy. It

r/relationships1,9102258mo ago

Rash

Anxiety

Sexual Dysfunction

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → FLUOXETINE HCL openFDA label JSON → FLUOXETINE HCL FAERS adverse-event reports → FLUOXETINE HCL ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of FLUOXETINE HCL

Compare With

12 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral