Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
capsule (Prozac, generic)
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 40mg
capsule, delayed-release (generic)
- 90mg
tablet (generic)
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 60mg
oral solution
- 20mg/5mL (generic)
Major Depressive Disorder
Indicated for acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)
Initial: 20 mg PO qDay
May consider gradually increasing dose after several weeks by 20 mg/day; not to exceed 80 mg qDay
Delayed-release capsule
- 90 mg PO qWeek
Resistant Depression
Indicated in combination with olanzapine for treatment of resistant depression (MMD in patients who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode)
Initial: 20 mg fluoxetine plus 5 mg olanzapine PO qHS
Make dosage adjustments, if indicated, according to efficacy and tolerability within dose ranges of fluoxetine 20-50 mg and olanzapine 5-20 mg
Depression Associated with Bipolar I Disorder
Indicated in combination with olanzapine for treatment of acute depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder
Initial: 20 mg fluoxetine plus 5 mg olanzapine PO qHS
Make dosage adjustments, if indicated, according to efficacy and tolerability within dose ranges of fluoxetine 20-50 mg and olanzapine 5-12.5 mg
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Indicated for acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Initial: 20 mg PO qDay
May consider gradually increasing dose after several weeks by 20 mg/day (20-60 mg/day recommended range); not to exceed 80 mg qDay
Delayed-release capsule
- 90 mg PO qWeek
Bulimia Nervosa
Indicted for acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa
Initial or maintenance: May titrate dose to 60 mg PO qDay over several days
Panic Disorder
Indicated for acute treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia
Initial: 10 mg PO qDay for first week, THEN 20 mg PO qDay
May consider gradually increasing dose after several weeks; not to exceed 60 mg qDay; doses > 60 mg/day not evaluated
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Indicated for treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Continuous administration: 20 mg PO qDay initially; may gradually increase dose; not to exceed 80 mg/day, OR
Intermittent administration: 20 mg PO qDay starting 14 days before menstruation and through first full day of menses (repeat each cycle)
Off-label Uses
Fibromyalgia
Generalized anxiety disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Dosage Modifications
Renal impairment
- Mild, moderate, or severe: No dosage adjustment required
- Hemodialysis: Not significantly dialyzed
Hepatic impairment
- Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease: Use lower doses (up to 50% reduction) or less frequent dosing
Dosing Considerations
Dose conversion
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Once weekly and immediate-release formulations
- Delayed release (once-weekly formulation): Immediate-release fluoxetine 20 mg/day = delayed-release fluoxetine 90 mg/week
- When converting from immediate-release fluoxetine daily dosing, initiate delayed-release fluoxetine (90 mg once weekly) 7 days after the 20 mg/day dose of immediate-release fluoxetine
- Patients must be stabilized on immediate-release fluoxetine 20 mg once daily before switching
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In combination with olanzapine
- Symbyax 3 mg olanzapine/25 mg fluoxetine = olanzapine 2.5 mg plus fluoxetine 20 mg
- Symbyax 6 mg olanzapine/25 mg fluoxetine = olanzapine 5 mg plus fluoxetine 20 mg
- Symbyax 12 mg olanzapine/25 mg fluoxetine = olanzapine 12.5 mg plus fluoxetine 20 mg
- Symbyax 6 mg olanzapine/50 mg fluoxetine = olanzapine 5 mg plus fluoxetine 10 mg
- Symbyax 12 mg olanzapine/50 mg fluoxetine = olanzapine 12.5 mg plus fluoxetine 50 mg
Dosage Forms & Strengths
capsule (Prozac, generic)
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 40mg
tablet (generic)
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 60mg
oral solution
- 20mg/5mL (generic)
Major Depressive Disorder
Indicated for acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in children aged ≥8 years
<8 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥8 years
- 10-20 mg PO qDay, initially
- Start at 10 mg/day in lower weight children
- May gradually increase dose after 1 week; not to exceed 20 mg qDay
Depression Associated with Bipolar I Disorder
Indicated in combination with olanzapine for acute depressive episodes in bipolar I disorder in children and adolescents aged 10-17 years
<10 years: Safety and efficacy not established
10-17 years
- Initial: 20 mg fluoxetine plus 2.5 mg olanzapine PO qHS
- Make dosage adjustments, if indicated, according to efficacy and tolerability within dose ranges of fluoxetine 20-50 mg and olanzapine 5-12.5 mg
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Indicated for acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) aged ≥7 years
<7 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥7 years
- 10 mg PO qDay, initially; may gradually increase dose after 2 weeks to 20 mg qDay; further increases may be considered after several weeks
- Adolescents and higher-weight children: Typical dosage range 20-60 mg qDay
- Lower-weight children: Typical dosage range 20-30 mg qDay
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (Orphan)
Treatment of body dysmorphic disorder in children and adolescents
Orphan indication sponsor
- Hollander, Eric MD; The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave L. Levy Place; New York, NY 10029-6574
Autism (Orphan)
Orphan indication sponsor
- Neuropharm, Ltd; Felcham Park House, Lower Road, Leatherhead; UK
Major Depressive Disorder
Initial: 10 mg PO qDay
May gradually increase dose by 10-20 mg after several weeks as tolerated
Do not take at night unless sedation occurs
Dosing Considerations
Preferred drug of choice in elderly over tricyclic antidepressants because of fewer side effects
Interactions
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Contraindicated (16)
- artemether/lumefantrine
artemether/lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- eliglustat
fluoxetine increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. If coadministered with strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors, reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive and intermediate metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors.
- fezolinetant
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of fezolinetant by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Contraindicated. Fezolinetant AUC and peak plasma concentration are increased if coadministered with drugs that are weak, moderate, or strong CYP1A2 inhibitors
- goserelin
goserelin increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- isocarboxazid
isocarboxazid and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.
- leuprolide
leuprolide increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- linezolid
linezolid and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Linezolid may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If linezolid must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last linezolid dose or after 5 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.
- lumefantrine
lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- mavacamten
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong or moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase mavacamten systemic exposure, resulting in heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.
- methylene blue
methylene blue and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Methylene blue may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If methylene blue must be administered, discontinue fluoxetine immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Fluoxetine may be resumed 24 hours after last methylene blue dose or after 5 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.
- phenelzine
phenelzine and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.
- pimozide
fluoxetine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
fluoxetine increases levels of pimozide by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of QT interval prolongation. - procarbazine
procarbazine and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Combinations is contraindicated within 5 weeks of MAOI use.
- selegiline
selegiline and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated. At least 5 weeks should elapse between discontinuation of fluoxetine and initiation of selegiline.
- thioridazine
thioridazine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated.
thioridazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
fluoxetine increases levels of thioridazine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Risk of long QT syndrome. - tranylcypromine
tranylcypromine and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Contraindicated.
Serious - Use Alternative (132)
- adagrasib
adagrasib, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.
- alfentanil
alfentanil, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- amiodarone
amiodarone and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- amisulpride
amisulpride and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.
- amitriptyline
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - amoxapine
fluoxetine and amoxapine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- anagrelide
anagrelide and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- aripiprazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
aripiprazole and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - arsenic trioxide
arsenic trioxide and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- artemether
artemether and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- atomoxetine
atomoxetine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine
buprenorphine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine buccal
buprenorphine buccal and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine subdermal implant
buprenorphine subdermal implant and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine transdermal
buprenorphine transdermal and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
buprenorphine, long-acting injection and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- bupropion
fluoxetine increases toxicity of bupropion by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May lower seizure threshold; keep bupropion dose as low as possible.
- buspirone
fluoxetine and buspirone both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- carvedilol
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ceritinib
ceritinib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- chlorpromazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- cimetidine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of cimetidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- citalopram
citalopram and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Combination may increase risk of serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome-like reactions. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.
- clomipramine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - clopidogrel
fluoxetine decreases effects of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Clopidogrel efficacy may be reduced by drugs that inhibit CYP2C19. Inhibition of platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is entirely due to an active metabolite. Clopidogrel is metabolized to this active metabolite in part by CYP2C19. .
- cyclobenzaprine
fluoxetine and cyclobenzaprine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dacomitinib
dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.
- desflurane
desflurane and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- desipramine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of desipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and desipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - desvenlafaxine
fluoxetine and desvenlafaxine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dextromethorphan
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of dextromethorphan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and dextromethorphan both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - disopyramide
disopyramide and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dolasetron
dolasetron, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dosulepin
fluoxetine and dosulepin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- doxepin
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of doxepin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and doxepin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - duloxetine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of duloxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
duloxetine and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - eliglustat
eliglustat and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- encorafenib
encorafenib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Encorafenib is associated with dose-dependent QTc interval prolongation. Avoid with drugs known to prolong QT interval.
- entrectinib
fluoxetine and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- escitalopram
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
escitalopram and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - fedratinib
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fedratinib (a CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 substrate) with dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor. Effect of coadministration of a dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor with fedratinib has not been studied.
- fentanyl
fentanyl, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fentanyl intranasal
fentanyl intranasal, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fentanyl transdermal
fentanyl transdermal, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fentanyl transmucosal
fentanyl transmucosal, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fexinidazole
fexinidazole and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.
- flecainide
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of flecainide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fluphenazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of fluphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluphenazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - fluvoxamine
fluvoxamine and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- gilteritinib
gilteritinib will decrease the level or effect of fluoxetine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of gilteritinib with drugs that inhibit 5HT2B or sigma nonspecific receptors. Avoid use of these drugs with gilteritinib unless coadministration is necessary.
gilteritinib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - givosiran
givosiran will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.
- glasdegib
fluoxetine and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
- granisetron
granisetron, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- haloperidol
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of haloperidol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
haloperidol will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - histrelin
histrelin increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- hydromorphone
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of hydromorphone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
hydromorphone, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - hydroxychloroquine sulfate
hydroxychloroquine sulfate and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- hydroxyzine
hydroxyzine increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- ibutilide
fluoxetine and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- iloperidone
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- imipramine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - indapamide
fluoxetine and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- isoflurane
isoflurane and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ivosidenib
ivosidenib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2C9 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs. - lefamulin
lefamulin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- levomilnacipran
fluoxetine and levomilnacipran both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lofepramine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of lofepramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and lofepramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - lonafarnib
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of lonafarnib (a sensitive CYP3A substrate) with weak CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce to, or continue lonafarnib at starting dose. Closely monitor for arrhythmias and events (eg, syncope, heart palpitations) since lonafarnib effect on QT interval is unknown.
- lorcaserin
fluoxetine and lorcaserin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- macimorelin
macimorelin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.
- maprotiline
fluoxetine and maprotiline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mefloquine
mefloquine increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.
- meperidine
fluoxetine and meperidine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
meperidine, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - methamphetamine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of methamphetamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- methylenedioxymethamphetamine
fluoxetine increases toxicity of methylenedioxymethamphetamine by decreasing elimination. Contraindicated.
- metoclopramide
metoclopramide and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive effects; increased risk for serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, dystonia, or other extrapyramidal reactions
- metoclopramide intranasal
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of metoclopramide intranasal by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of metoclopramide intranasal and strong CYP2D6 inhibitors is not recommended since the metoclopramide intranasal dose cannot be adjusted.
fluoxetine, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient. - metoprolol
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of metoprolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mexiletine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of mexiletine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- milnacipran
fluoxetine and milnacipran both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mirtazapine
mirtazapine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mobocertinib
mobocertinib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.
- morphine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of morphine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
morphine, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - nebivolol
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of nebivolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- nefazodone
fluoxetine and nefazodone both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- netupitant/palonosetron
netupitant/palonosetron, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- nortriptyline
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of nortriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and nortriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - olopatadine intranasal
fluoxetine and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.
- ondansetron
fluoxetine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.
ondansetron, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - oxaliplatin
oxaliplatin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- oxycodone
oxycodone will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Opioids may enhance the serotonergic effects of SSRIs and increase risk for serotonergic syndrome
- oxymorphone
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of oxymorphone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ozanimod
ozanimod increases toxicity of fluoxetine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.
- palonosetron
palonosetron, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- panobinostat
fluoxetine and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.
- paroxetine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of paroxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and paroxetine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - pentamidine
fluoxetine and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- perphenazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
perphenazine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
perphenazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - phentermine
fluoxetine, phentermine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of serotonin syndrome.
- pirfenidone
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of pirfenidone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid; coadministration of pirfenidone and moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors result in moderately increased exposure to pirfenidone; if unable to avoid, decrease dose of moderate CYP1A2 inhibitor
- pitolisant
fluoxetine and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- procainamide
fluoxetine and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- promethazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of promethazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- propafenone
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
propafenone will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
propafenone and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - propranolol
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- protriptyline
fluoxetine and protriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- quinidine
quinidine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
quinidine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - rasagiline
rasagiline and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. evere CNS toxicity associated with hyperpyrexia has been reported with the combined treatment of an antidepressant and rasagiline. Avoid combination within 14 days of MAOI use.
- ribociclib
ribociclib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
ribociclib increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - risperidone
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of risperidone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- selegiline transdermal
selegiline transdermal and fluoxetine both decrease serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- selinexor
selinexor, fluoxetine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.
- sertraline
sertraline will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fluoxetine and sertraline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - sevoflurane
sevoflurane and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- siponimod
siponimod and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sotalol
fluoxetine and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- St John's Wort
fluoxetine and St John's Wort both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tedizolid
tedizolid, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. both increase serotonin levels; increased risk of serotonin syndrome.
- tetrabenazine
tetrabenazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- thioridazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of thioridazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- timolol
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of timolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tipranavir
tipranavir will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tolterodine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- trazodone
fluoxetine and trazodone both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- trimipramine
fluoxetine and trimipramine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- triptorelin
triptorelin increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- vandetanib
fluoxetine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- vemurafenib
vemurafenib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended.
- venlafaxine
fluoxetine and venlafaxine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- vilazodone
fluoxetine, vilazodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy should be discontinued immediately if signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome emerge and supportive symptomatic treatment should be initiated. .
- voriconazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- vortioxetine
fluoxetine, vortioxetine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
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- 5-HTP
fluoxetine and 5-HTP both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- abiraterone
abiraterone increases levels of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.
- aceclofenac
fluoxetine, aceclofenac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- acemetacin
fluoxetine, acemetacin. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- albuterol
albuterol and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alfuzosin
alfuzosin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
fluoxetine and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - almotriptan
almotriptan and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- alosetron
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alpelisib
alpelisib will decrease the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- amifampridine
fluoxetine increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.
- amiodarone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amitriptyline
amitriptyline and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- amoxapine
amoxapine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- apalutamide
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of apalutamide, a weak CYP2C9 inducer, with drugs that are CYP2C9 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered.
- apixaban
fluoxetine increases effects of apixaban by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. SSRIs may inhibit platelet aggregation, thus increase bleeding risk when coadministered with anticoagulants.
- apomorphine
apomorphine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- arformoterol
arformoterol and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- artemether/lumefantrine
fluoxetine and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- asenapine
asenapine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
asenapine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - asenapine transdermal
asenapine transdermal and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- aspirin
fluoxetine, aspirin. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- aspirin rectal
fluoxetine, aspirin rectal. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate
fluoxetine, aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- atogepant
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atomoxetine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of atomoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Reduced initial doses of atomoxetine are recommended with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
- avapritinib
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- axitinib
fluoxetine increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bedaquiline
fluoxetine and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely
- benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen
benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.
- betrixaban
fluoxetine increases effects of betrixaban by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. SSRIs may inhibit platelet aggregation, thus increase bleeding risk when coadministered with anticoagulants.
- bosentan
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brexpiprazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer half of the usual brexpiprazole dose when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors. If also administered with a strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose. NOTE: In MDD clinical trials, brexpiprazole dosage was not adjusted for strong CYP2D6 inhibitors (eg, paroxetine, fluoxetine); thus, CYP considerations are already factored into general dosing recommendations and brexpiprazole may be administered without dosage adjustment in patients with MDD.
- buprenorphine subdermal implant
fluoxetine, buprenorphine subdermal implant. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
fluoxetine, buprenorphine, long-acting injection. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use could result in life-threatening serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation, and during dose adjustment of the serotonergic drug. Discontinue buprenorphine if serotonin syndrome is suspected.
- bupropion
bupropion will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cannabidiol
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor.
cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cannabidiol may potentially inhibit CYP2C9 activity. Consider reducing the dose when concomitantly using CYP2C9 substrates. - carbamazepine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantly
- carvedilol
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- celecoxib
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of celecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
celecoxib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, celecoxib. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - chlorpromazine
chlorpromazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- chlorpropamide
fluoxetine increases effects of chlorpropamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- choline magnesium trisalicylate
fluoxetine, choline magnesium trisalicylate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- cilostazol
fluoxetine increases toxicity of cilostazol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing cilostazol dose; moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase serum levels of 3,4-dehydrocilostazol (active metabolite).
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- citalopram
citalopram and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- clobazam
clobazam will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lower doses of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 may be required when used concomitantly.
- clomipramine
clomipramine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- clonidine
clonidine, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration enhances CNS depressant effects.
- clopidogrel
fluoxetine increases effects of clopidogrel by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. SSRIs affect platelet activation; coadministration of SSRIs with clopidogrel may increase the risk of bleeding.
- clozapine
fluoxetine increases levels of clozapine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Plasma levels of clozapine may be increased, resulting in increased pharmacologic and toxic effects. Adjust clozapine dose as needed when initiating or discontinuing certain SSRIs. .
clozapine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - cobicistat
cobicistat will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Carefully titrate dose of the antidepressant to the desired effect, including using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose, and monitor its response during coadministration with SSRIs and cobicistat.
- cocaine topical
fluoxetine and cocaine topical both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- codeine
fluoxetine will decrease the level or effect of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Prevents conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine
- crizotinib
crizotinib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.
- cyproheptadine
cyproheptadine decreases effects of fluoxetine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cyproheptadine may diminish the serotonergic effect of SSRIs.
- daridorexant
fluoxetine and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.
- darunavir
darunavir will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with SSRIs, TCAs, or trazodone may require dose titration of antidepressant to desired effect (eg, using the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose). Monitor for antidepressant response.
- dasatinib
dasatinib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- defibrotide
defibrotide increases effects of fluoxetine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Defibrotide may enhance effects of platelet inhibitors.
- degarelix
degarelix and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- desipramine
desipramine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- desvenlafaxine
desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mg
- deutetrabenazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of deutetrabenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors increase the systemic exposure to the active dihydro-metabolites of deutetrabenazine by approximately 3-fold. Do not exceed 18 mg/dose and 36 mg/day of deutetrabenazine if coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
deutetrabenazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation). - dexfenfluramine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of dexfenfluramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine and dexfenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - dextroamphetamine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of dextroamphetamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine and dextroamphetamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - dextroamphetamine transdermal
fluoxetine, dextroamphetamine transdermal. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue dextroamphetamine transdermal and concomitant serotonergic drug(s).
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of dextroamphetamine transdermal by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Initiate with lower doses and monitor patients for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during dextroamphetamine initiation and after a dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue dextroamphetamine transdermal and CYP2D6 inhibitor. - diazepam
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diazepam intranasal
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.
diazepam intranasal, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug. - dichlorphenamide
dichlorphenamide and fluoxetine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diclofenac
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of diclofenac by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, diclofenac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - difelikefalin
difelikefalin and fluoxetine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diflunisal
fluoxetine, diflunisal. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- dihydroergotamine
fluoxetine and dihydroergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- dihydroergotamine intranasal
fluoxetine and dihydroergotamine intranasal both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- dofetilide
dofetilide and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- dolasetron
dolasetron and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- donepezil
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
donepezil and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - doxepin
doxepin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- dronedarone
dronedarone and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- droperidol
droperidol and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- edoxaban
fluoxetine increases effects of edoxaban by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. SSRIs may inhibit platelet aggregation, thus increase bleeding risk when coadministered with anticoagulants.
- efavirenz
efavirenz and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- eletriptan
eletriptan and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- eliglustat
eliglustat increases levels of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.
- eluxadoline
fluoxetine increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
- elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF decreases levels of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Elvitegravir is a moderate CYP2C9 inducer. - encainide
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of encainide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- epinephrine
epinephrine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- epinephrine racemic
epinephrine racemic and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- ergotamine
fluoxetine and ergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- eribulin
eribulin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin base
erythromycin base and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ethylsuccinate and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- erythromycin lactobionate
erythromycin lactobionate and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- erythromycin stearate
erythromycin stearate and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- escitalopram
escitalopram and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- ethotoin
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of ethotoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etodolac
fluoxetine, etodolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- etravirine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ezogabine
ezogabine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.
- fedratinib
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.
- fenbufen
fluoxetine, fenbufen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- fenfluramine
fluoxetine and fenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
fenfluramine, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with drugs that increase serotoninergic effects may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. - fenoprofen
fluoxetine, fenoprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- fesoterodine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- finerenone
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.
- fingolimod
fingolimod and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fish oil triglycerides
fish oil triglycerides will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Prolonged bleeding reported in patients taking antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants and oral omega-3 fatty acids. Periodically monitor bleeding time in patients receiving fish oil triglycerides and concomitant antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.
- flecainide
flecainide and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- flibanserin
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased flibanserin adverse effects may occur if coadministered with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- fluconazole
fluconazole and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- flurbiprofen
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of flurbiprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, flurbiprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - fluvastatin
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of fluvastatin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fondaparinux
fluoxetine increases effects of fondaparinux by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. SSRIs may inhibit platelet aggregation, thus increase bleeding risk when coadministered with anticoagulants.
- formoterol
fluoxetine and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- foscarnet
fluoxetine and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fosphenytoin
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of fosphenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fostemsavir
fluoxetine and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.
- frovatriptan
frovatriptan and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- gabapentin
gabapentin, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.
- gabapentin enacarbil
gabapentin enacarbil, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.
- galantamine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ganaxolone
fluoxetine and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- gemifloxacin
gemifloxacin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- glimepiride
fluoxetine increases effects of glimepiride by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- glipizide
fluoxetine increases effects of glipizide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- glyburide
fluoxetine increases effects of glyburide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- granisetron
granisetron and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- green tea
green tea, fluoxetine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase risk of bleeding.
- haloperidol
fluoxetine and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- hydrocodone
hydrocodone, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.
- ibrutinib
ibrutinib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Ibrutinib may increase the risk of hemorrhage in patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies and monitor for signs of bleeding.
- ibuprofen
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - ibuprofen IV
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen IV by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, ibuprofen IV. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - iloperidone
fluoxetine and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- imatinib
imatinib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- imipramine
imipramine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- indacaterol, inhaled
indacaterol, inhaled and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- indomethacin
fluoxetine, indomethacin. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- insulin aspart
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin aspart by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin degludec
fluoxetine, insulin degludec. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose.
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin degludec by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring. - insulin degludec/insulin aspart
fluoxetine, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose.
- insulin detemir
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin detemir by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin glargine
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin glargine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin glulisine
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin glulisine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin inhaled
fluoxetine, insulin inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose.
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin inhaled by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring. - insulin isophane human/insulin regular human
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin isophane human/insulin regular human by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin lispro
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin lispro by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin NPH
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin NPH by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- insulin regular human
fluoxetine increases effects of insulin regular human by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of insulin and fluoxetine may require insulin dosage adjustment and increased glucose monitoring.
- isavuconazonium sulfate
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- isoniazid
fluoxetine and isoniazid both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- itraconazole
itraconazole and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ivacaftor
fluoxetine increases levels of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor when coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors .
- ketoconazole
fluoxetine and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- ketoprofen
fluoxetine, ketoprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- ketorolac
fluoxetine, ketorolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- ketorolac intranasal
fluoxetine, ketorolac intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- L-tryptophan
fluoxetine and L-tryptophan both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- lamotrigine
lamotrigine increases toxicity of fluoxetine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. CNS depressants may increase the toxic effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; psychomotor impairment may be enhanced.
- lapatinib
fluoxetine and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lasmiditan
lasmiditan, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.
fluoxetine increases effects of lasmiditan by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may increase risk of serotonin syndrome. - lemborexant
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lower nightly dose of lemborexant recommended if coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. See drug monograph for specific dosage modification.
lemborexant, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects. - lenvatinib
fluoxetine and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.
- levalbuterol
fluoxetine and levalbuterol both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- levofloxacin
fluoxetine and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levoketoconazole
fluoxetine and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- lisdexamfetamine
fluoxetine, lisdexamfetamine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue along with concomitant serotonergic drug(s).
- lithium
fluoxetine and lithium both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
lithium and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - lofexidine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of lofexidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of lofexidine with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors may increase lofexidine plasma levels. Monitor for symptoms of orthostasis and bradycardia if coadministered with a CYP2D6 inhibitor. Consider lofexidine dose reduction.
fluoxetine and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended. - lomitapide
fluoxetine increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lomitapide dose should not exceed 30 mg/day.
- loratadine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lorcaserin
lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lornoxicam
fluoxetine, lornoxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- losartan
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of losartan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May inhibit the conversion of losartan to its active metabolite E-3174. Importance of interaction not established; monitor individual therapeutic response to determine losartan dosage.
- lsd
fluoxetine and lsd both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- lumacaftor/ivacaftor
lumacaftor/ivacaftor, fluoxetine. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. In vitro studies suggest that lumacaftor may induce and ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9 substrates. .
- lumefantrine
fluoxetine and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- lurasidone
lurasidone, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.
- maprotiline
maprotiline and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- meclofenamate
fluoxetine, meclofenamate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- mefenamic acid
fluoxetine, mefenamic acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- melatonin
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of melatonin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor melatonin effects if coadministered with moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors
- meloxicam
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - metformin
fluoxetine increases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methadone
fluoxetine and methadone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methylphenidate transdermal
methylphenidate transdermal will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing the dose of these drugs when given coadministered with methylphenidate. Monitor for drug toxiticities when initiating or discontinuing methylphenidate.
- midazolam intranasal
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of mild CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal may cause higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.
midazolam intranasal, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect. - mifepristone
mifepristone, fluoxetine. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.
- mipomersen
mipomersen, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.
- mirabegron
mirabegron will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mirtazapine
fluoxetine and mirtazapine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- morphine
fluoxetine and morphine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- moxifloxacin
fluoxetine and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- nabumetone
fluoxetine, nabumetone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- naproxen
fluoxetine, naproxen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- naratriptan
naratriptan and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- nateglinide
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of nateglinide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nifedipine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider initiating nifedipine at the lowest dose available if given concomitantly with this medication
- nilotinib
fluoxetine and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- nitisinone
nitisinone will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Nitisinone inhibits CYP2C9. Caution if CYP2C9 substrate coadministered, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index.
- nortriptyline
nortriptyline and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- octreotide
fluoxetine and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- octreotide (Antidote)
fluoxetine and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- ofloxacin
fluoxetine and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- olanzapine
olanzapine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oliceridine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.
fluoxetine, oliceridine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - olodaterol inhaled
fluoxetine and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- osilodrostat
osilodrostat and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- osimertinib
osimertinib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.
- oxaprozin
fluoxetine, oxaprozin. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- ozanimod
ozanimod and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.
- paliperidone
fluoxetine and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- parecoxib
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, parecoxib. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - paroxetine
fluoxetine and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pasireotide
fluoxetine and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- peginterferon alfa 2b
peginterferon alfa 2b, fluoxetine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2D6 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. Peginterferon alpha-2b may increase or decrease levels of CYP2D6 substrate.
- pentazocine
fluoxetine and pentazocine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- pentoxifylline
pentoxifylline increases toxicity of fluoxetine by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase bleeding.
- perhexiline
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of perhexiline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenytoin
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of phenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pirbuterol
fluoxetine and pirbuterol both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- piroxicam
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - pitolisant
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of pitolisant by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors, initiate pitolisant at 8.9 mg/day and increase after 7 days to maximum of 17.8 mg/day. For patients currently taking pitolisant, reduce pitolisant dose by half upon initiating strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
- posaconazole
fluoxetine and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pregabalin
pregabalin, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.
- primaquine
primaquine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- prochlorperazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of prochlorperazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
prochlorperazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - promazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of promazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
promazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - promethazine
promethazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- protriptyline
protriptyline and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- quetiapine
quetiapine, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.
- quinine
fluoxetine and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quizartinib
quizartinib, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients more frequently with ECG if coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.
- ramelteon
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ranolazine
fluoxetine and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- remifentanil
remifentanil, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- remimazolam
remimazolam, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.
- rilpivirine
rilpivirine increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.
- risperidone
fluoxetine and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rivaroxaban
fluoxetine increases effects of rivaroxaban by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination may increase risk of bleeding.
- rizatriptan
rizatriptan and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- rolapitant
rolapitant will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.
- romidepsin
fluoxetine and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rucaparib
rucaparib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP2C9 substrates, if clinically indicated.
- safinamide
fluoxetine, safinamide. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for symptoms of serotonin syndrome if SSRIs are coadministered with safinamide.
- salicylates (non-asa)
fluoxetine, salicylates (non-asa). Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- salmeterol
fluoxetine and salmeterol both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- salsalate
fluoxetine, salsalate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- SAMe
fluoxetine and SAMe both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- saquinavir
saquinavir and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- selpercatinib
selpercatinib increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sertraline
sertraline and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride
sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases effects of fluoxetine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using bowel preps together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.
- sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol
fluoxetine, sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.
- sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate
sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases effects of fluoxetine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of seizures when using bowel preps together with drugs that lower the seizure threshold.
- solifenacin
solifenacin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sorafenib
sorafenib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sparsentan
sparsentan will decrease the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sparsentan (a CYP2C9 inducer) decreases exposure of CYP2C9 substrates and reduces efficacy related to these substrates.
- sufentanil SL
sufentanil SL, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.
- sulfamethoxazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of sulfamethoxazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sulfasalazine
fluoxetine, sulfasalazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- sulindac
fluoxetine, sulindac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- sumatriptan
sumatriptan and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- sumatriptan intranasal
sumatriptan intranasal and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- sunitinib
sunitinib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- tacrolimus
tacrolimus and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tamoxifen
fluoxetine will decrease the level or effect of tamoxifen by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Inhibition of CYP2D6 metabolism to tamoxifen's active metabolite, endoxifen.
- tamsulosin
fluoxetine increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tapentadol
fluoxetine and tapentadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- tazemetostat
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- telavancin
fluoxetine and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- terbinafine
terbinafine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.
- terbutaline
fluoxetine and terbutaline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- tetrabenazine
fluoxetine increases effects of tetrabenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease tetrabenazine dose by 50% when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
- thiothixene
thiothixene and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- tinidazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tolazamide
fluoxetine increases effects of tolazamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- tolbutamide
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine increases effects of tolbutamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia. - tolfenamic acid
fluoxetine, tolfenamic acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- tolmetin
fluoxetine, tolmetin. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- toremifene
toremifene and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- tramadol
fluoxetine and tramadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- trazodone
trazodone and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- triclabendazole
triclabendazole and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trifluoperazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of trifluoperazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
trifluoperazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - trimethoprim
fluoxetine and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trimipramine
trimipramine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- tropisetron
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of tropisetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled
fluoxetine and umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- valbenazine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing valbenazine dose based on tolerability if coadministered with a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor.
valbenazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - valerian
valerian and fluoxetine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- vardenafil
vardenafil and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- venlafaxine
fluoxetine and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled
fluoxetine and vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fluoxetine prolongs the QT interval; the prescribing information for fluoxetine recommends avoiding concurrent use of other drugs that may prolong the QT interval; risk may be increased with higher doses and/or when associated with hypokalemia; drugs that prolong the QTc interval may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system
- voclosporin
voclosporin, fluoxetine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- vorapaxar
fluoxetine, vorapaxar. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive antiplatelet effect may occur; SSRIs and SNRIs may cause platelet serotonin depletion .
- voriconazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - vorinostat
vorinostat and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- warfarin
fluoxetine, warfarin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin release by platelets plays an important role in hemostasis. SSRIs and SNRIs may increase anticoagulation effect of warfarin. .
- zanubrutinib
fluoxetine, zanubrutinib. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Zanubrutinib-induced cytopenias increases risk of hemorrhage. Coadministration of zanubritinib with antiplatelets or anticoagulants may further increase this risk.
- ziprasidone
fluoxetine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- zolmitriptan
zolmitriptan and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- zotepine
fluoxetine increases levels of zotepine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (41)
- almotriptan
fluoxetine, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.
- azithromycin
azithromycin and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bumetanide
bumetanide, fluoxetine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.
- celandine
celandine decreases effects of fluoxetine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Based on animal studies.
- chloroquine
chloroquine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
chloroquine increases toxicity of fluoxetine by QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown. - codeine
fluoxetine decreases effects of codeine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of codeine to active metabolite morphine.
- darifenacin
darifenacin will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dexmethylphenidate
dexmethylphenidate increases effects of fluoxetine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- diphenhydramine
diphenhydramine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dronedarone
dronedarone will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- duloxetine
duloxetine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- eletriptan
fluoxetine, eletriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.
- esomeprazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of esomeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ethacrynic acid
ethacrynic acid, fluoxetine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.
- frovatriptan
fluoxetine, frovatriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.
- furosemide
furosemide, fluoxetine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.
- lansoprazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lithium
fluoxetine, lithium. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of neurotoxicity.
- losartan
fluoxetine decreases effects of losartan by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May inhibit the conversion of losartan to its active metabolite E-3174. Importance of interaction not established; monitor individual therapeutic response to determine losartan dosage.
- maraviroc
maraviroc will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- marijuana
marijuana will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- naratriptan
fluoxetine, naratriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.
- nilotinib
nilotinib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- omeprazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of omeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- panax ginseng
panax ginseng increases effects of fluoxetine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- parecoxib
parecoxib will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- pazopanib
fluoxetine and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- pleurisy root
pleurisy root decreases effects of fluoxetine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.
- quinacrine
quinacrine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rabeprazole
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ranolazine
ranolazine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ritonavir
ritonavir will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rizatriptan
fluoxetine, rizatriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.
- ruxolitinib
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ruxolitinib topical
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate
serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate increases effects of fluoxetine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sumatriptan
fluoxetine, sumatriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.
- sumatriptan intranasal
fluoxetine, sumatriptan intranasal. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.
- torsemide
torsemide, fluoxetine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.
- venlafaxine
venlafaxine will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- zolmitriptan
fluoxetine, zolmitriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.
Adverse Effects
>10%
Insomnia (10-33%)
Nausea (12-29%)
Headache (20-25%)
Weakness (7-21%)
Diarrhea (8-18%)
Somnolence (5-17%)
Anorexia (4-17%)
Asthenia (10-15%)
Anxiety (6-15%)
Nervousness (8-14%)
Tremor (3-13%)
1-10%
Dry mouth (6-10%)
Dyspepsia (6-10%)
Chills (1-10%)
Flu syndrome (1-10%)
Palpitation (1-10%)
Dizziness (9%)
Sweating (2-8%)
Impotence (2-7%)
Rash (4-6%)
Constipation (5%)
Abnormal dreams (1-5%)
Decreased libido (1-5%)
Flatulence (3%)
Vomiting (3%)
Abnormal vision (2%)
Fever (2%)
Urinary frequency (2%)
Frequency Not Defined
Dysglycemia in patients with DM
Risk of seizure with concomitant electroconvulsive therapy (rare)
Hypertension
Postmarketing Reports
Galactorrhea
Anosmia, hyposmia
Warnings
Black Box Warnings
In short-term studies, antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults (<24 years) taking antidepressants for major depressive disorders and other psychiatric illnesses
This increase was not seen in patients >24 years; a slight decrease in suicidal thinking was seen in adults >65 years
In children and young adults, the risks must be weighed against the benefits of taking antidepressants
Patients should be monitored closely for changes in behavior, clinical worsening, and suicidal tendencies; this should be done during the initial 1-2 months of therapy and dosage adjustments
The patient’s family should communicate any abrupt changes in behavior to the health-care provider
Worsening behavior and suicidal tendencies that are not part of the presenting symptoms may require discontinuation of therapy
Not FDA approved for treatment of bipolar depression or children < 7 years
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Concomitant pimozide or thioridazine (within 5 weeks of administering fluoxetine)
Breastfeeding
Coadministration with MAOIs
- Coadministration may cause serotonin syndrome
- Coadministration of MAOIs with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of discontinuing fluoxetine
- Initiating fluoxetine within 14 days of administering an MAOI
- Starting fluoxetine in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or IV methylene blue is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome
- If linezolid or IV methylene blue must be administered, discontinue fluoxetine immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity; may resume fluoxetine 24 hr after last linezolid or methylene blue dose or after 5 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first
Cautions
Clinical worsening and suicidal ideation may occur despite medication in adolescents and young adults (aged 18-24 years)
Risk of bleeding (GI and other) when used in combination with NSAIDs, aspirin, or drugs affecting coagulation; may impair platelet aggregation
Activation of mania/hypomania (screen for bipolar disorder)
Fluoxetine therapy has been associated with occurrence of rash and allergic reaction, including vasculitis; discontinue if they occur
Bone fractures have been associated with antidepressant therapy; consider possibility of bone fracture when patient presents with bone pain
May cause or exacerbate sexual dysfunction
Use caution in patients with risk for QT prolongation, including congenital long QT syndrome, history of prolonged QT, or history of prolonged QT; QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia, including torsade de pointes
Hyponatremia reported with use; consider discontinuation if symptomatic hyponatremia occurs
Use caution in patients with history of seizure disorders
May prolong QT interval and cause ventricular arrhythmia, including torsade de pointes
May cause nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, or anorexia
Risk of mydriasis; may trigger angle closure attack in patients with angle closure glaucoma with anatomical narrow angles without a patent iridectomy
Hypoglycemia reported; may alter glycemic control in patients with diabetes
Conflicting evidence reported regarding use of SSRIs during pregnancy and increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, or PPHN (see Pregnancy)
Risk of complications in neonates exposed to SNRIs/SSRIs late in third trimester (eg, feeding difficulties, irritability, and respiratory problems)
Wait 1 week after discontinuation of Prozac before starting Prozac Weekly
Gradually decrease dose when discontinuing
Has long half-life, decrease in dose will not be fully reflected in plasma for several weeks
Conditions that predispose to QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia; such conditions include concomitant use of drugs that prolong the QT interval; hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia; recent myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, and other significant arrhythmias
Consider ECG assessment and periodic ECG monitoring if initiating treatment with fluoxetine in patients with risk factors for QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia; consider discontinuing fluoxetine and obtaining a cardiac evaluation if patients develop signs or symptoms consistent with ventricular arrhythmia
Serotonin syndrome
Development of potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome reported with SNRIs and SSRIs alone but particularly with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, meperidine, methadone, and St. Johns Wart); serotonin syndrome can also occur when these drugs are used alone
If concomitant use with these types of drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of potential increased risk for serotonin syndrome, particularly during treatment initiation and dose increases (see Contraindications and Drug Interactions)
Sexual dysfunction
- Use may cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction in both male and female patients; inform patients that they should discuss any changes in sexual function and potential management strategies with their healthcare provider
- Use of SSRIs, may cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction; in male patients, SSRI use may result in ejaculatory delay or failure, decreased libido, and erectile dysfunction
- In female patients, SSRI/SNRI use may result in decreased libido and delayed or absent orgasm
- Important for prescribers to inquire about sexual function prior to initiation of therapy and to inquire specifically about changes in sexual function during treatment because sexual function may not be spontaneously reported
- When evaluating changes in sexual function, obtaining a detailed history (including timing of symptom onset) is important because sexual symptoms may have other causes, including underlying psychiatric disorder
- Discuss potential management strategies to support patients in making informed decisions about treatment
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
A pregnancy exposure registry monitors pregnancy outcome in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy; healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-researchprograms/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/
Available data from published epidemiologic studies and postmarketing reports over several decades have not established an increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage; some studies have reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations; however, these studies results do not establish a causal relationship
There are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy and risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) and poor neonatal adaptation with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), during pregnancy
Women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants; this finding is from a prospective, longitudinal study that followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at beginning of pregnancy
Consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum.
Neonates exposed to drug and other SSRI or SNRIs late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding; such complications can arise immediately upon delivery; reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremors, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying
These findings are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of SSRIs and SNRIs or possibly a drug discontinuation syndrome; it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome
Exposure to SSRIs, particularly in month before delivery, associated with <2-fold increase in risk of postpartum hemorrhage; bleeding events related to drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake have ranged from ecchymosis, hematoma, epistaxis, and petechiae to life-threatening hemorrhages
Use in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage
Animal data
- In rats and rabbits treated with fluoxetine during the period of organogenesis, there was no evidence of developmental effects at doses up to 1.6 and 3.9 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis
- However, in other reproductive studies in rats, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths early after birth occurred at doses that are 1.5 times (during gestation) and 0.97 time (during gestation and lactation) the MRHD given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis
- A study of nearly 28,000 women taking SSRIs confirmed 2 previously reported birth defects associated with fluoxetine - heart wall defects and craniosynostosis
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
- Potential risk of PPHN when used during pregnancy
- Initial public health advisory, in 2006, was based on a single published study; since then, there have been conflicting findings from new studies, making it unclear whether the use of SSRIs during pregnancy can cause PPHN
- The FDA has reviewed the new study results and has concluded that, given the conflicting results from different studies, it is premature to reach any conclusion about a possible link between SSRI use in pregnancy and PPHN
- FDA recommendation: The FDA advises health-care professionals not to alter their current clinical practice of treating depression during pregnancy and to report any adverse events to the FDA MedWatch program
- A meta-analysis of 7 observational studies, found exposure to SSRIs in late pregnancy (ie, >20 weeks' gestation) more than doubled the risk of PPHN that could not be explained by other etiologies (eg, congenital malformations, meconium aspiration) (BMJ 2014;348:f6932)
Lactation
Data from published literature report the presence of fluoxetine and norfluoxetine in human milk; there are reports of agitation, irritability, poor feeding, and poor weight gain in infants exposed to fluoxetine through breast milk
There are no data on effect of fluoxetine or its metabolites on milk production; developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother’s clinical need for therapy and any potential adverse effects on breastfed child from drug or underlying maternal condition
Infants exposed to drug should be monitored for agitation, irritability, poor feeding, and poor weight
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; little or no affinity for alpha-adrenergic histamine or cholinergic receptor
Absorption
Peak plasma time: 6-8 hr
Peak plasma concentration: 15-55 ng/mL
Steady-state plasma concentration: 91-302 ng/mL (parent drug), 72-258 ng/mL (metabolite)
Time to peak: 6-8 hr (serum)
Distribution
Protein bound: 95%
Vd: 12-43 L/kg
Metabolism
Hepatic P450 enzyme CYP2D6 substrate
Enzymes induced: CYP2C9
Enzymes inhibited: CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP3A4
Metabolites: Norfluoxetine
Elimination
Half-life: 4-6 days (chronic administration); 1-3 days (acute); 7-6 days (cirrhosis)
Dialyzable: No
Excretion: Urine (15%)
Pharmacogenomics
Several SSRIs (eg, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline) are metabolized by CYP2D6
CYP2D6 is involved in the metabolism of approximately 20% of drugs in clinical use and displays large individual-to-individual variability in activity due to genetic polymorphisms
More than 80 CYP2D6 variant alleles have been identified; however, 4 of the most prevalent alleles, CYP2D6*3, *4, *5, and *6, account for 93-97% of CYP2D6 poor metabolizers (PMs)
CYP2D6*4, the most common variant (~25% frequency in whites), causes a splicing defect, CYP2D6*3 (2.7% frequency) causes a frameshift mutation, and CYP3D6*5 (2.6%) is an entire deletion of the CYP2D6 gene; individuals homozygous for these alleles have no CYP2D6 activity
The impact of CYP2D6 activity is further complicated by some SSRIs (eg, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline) that, in addition to being substrates for CYP2D6, are also known to moderately inhibit CYP2D6 activity
Genetic testing laboratories
- Genotyping tests for CYP2D6 variants are commercially available through the following companies
- Applied Biosystems (http://www.appliedbiosystems.com/)
- GenPath Diagnostics (http://www.genpathdiagnostics.com/)
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Patient Handout
fluoxetine oral
FLUOXETINE ENTERIC-COATED - ORAL
(flew-OX-eh-teen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prozac Weekly
WARNING: Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or suicidal thoughts/attempts. It is very important to talk with the doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication (especially for people younger than 25), even if treatment is not for a mental/mood condition.Tell the doctor right away if you notice worsening depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or other mental/mood changes (including new/worsening anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, impulsive actions, severe restlessness, very rapid speech). Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed.
USES: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using fluoxetine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once a week with or without food. Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew the contents of the capsule. Start taking this medication 7 days after your last dose of the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it on the same day of the week. Mark a calendar to help you remember when you should take your next dose.Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, tiredness, sweating, or yawning may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: unusual or severe mental/mood changes (such as agitation, unusual high energy/excitement, thoughts of suicide), easy bleeding/bruising, muscle weakness/spasm, shakiness (tremor), decreased interest in sex, changes in sexual ability, unusual weight loss.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, seizures, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), eye pain/swelling/redness, widened pupils, vision changes (such as seeing rainbows around lights at night, blurred vision).If you have diabetes, fluoxetine may affect your blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly and share the results with your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust your medication, diet, and exercise when you start or stop fluoxetine.This medication may increase serotonin and rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin, so tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take (see Drug Interactions section). Get medical help right away if you develop some of the following symptoms: fast heartbeat, hallucinations, loss of coordination, severe dizziness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, twitching muscles, unexplained fever, unusual agitation/restlessness.Rarely, males may have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours. If this occurs, stop using this drug and get medical help right away, or permanent problems could occur.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: personal or family history of bipolar/manic-depressive disorder, personal or family history of suicide attempts, liver problems, diabetes, low sodium in the blood (such as may occur while taking "water pills" - diuretics), dehydration, seizures, intestinal ulcers/bleeding (peptic ulcer disease), personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type).This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially weight loss. Monitor weight and height in children who are taking this drug.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially bleeding and loss of coordination. Loss of coordination can increase the risk of falling. Older adults may also be more likely to develop low sodium in the blood, especially if they are taking "water pills" (diuretics).During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Also, babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop withdrawal symptoms such as feeding/breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, tell the doctor promptly.Since untreated mental/mood problems (such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder) can be a serious condition, do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, immediately discuss the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy with your doctor.This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Fluoxetine can stay in your body for many weeks after your last dose and may interact with many other medications. Before using any medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have taken fluoxetine in the previous 5 weeks.Some products that may interact with this drug are: other drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/warfarin).Taking MAO inhibitors with his medication may cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for 2 weeks before and at least 5 weeks after treatment with this medication. Ask your doctor when to start or stop taking this medication.This medication can slow down the removal of other medications from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include pimozide, thioridazine, vinblastine, antiarrhythmics (such as propafenone, flecainide), tricyclic antidepressants (such as desipramine, imipramine), among others.Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding when used with this medication. However, if your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should continue taking it unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.The risk of serotonin syndrome/toxicity increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin. Examples include street drugs such as MDMA/"ecstasy," St. John's wort, certain antidepressants (including other SSRIs such as citalopram/paroxetine, SNRIs such as duloxetine/venlafaxine), tryptophan, among others. The risk of serotonin syndrome/toxicity may be more likely when you start or increase the dose of these drugs.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, and opioid pain relievers (such as codeine). Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.This medication may interfere with certain medical/lab tests (such as brain scan for Parkinson's disease), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Keep all regular medical and psychiatric appointments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist right away for a new dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Information last revised May 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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