title: Adverse effects and drug interactions associated with fluoxetine therapy.
abstract: Fluoxetine, an inhibitor of serotonin reuptake, was released by the Food and Drug Administration in 1988 and was among the most prescribed drugs for that year. Although fluoxetine has been promoted as a safe antidepressant, a recent literature search revealed a number of case reports of adverse effects and drug interactions attributed to its use. This review familiarizes healthcare professionals with some of the currently known interactions and adverse effects and suggests ways of avoiding such events in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Levinson
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Lipsy
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Fuller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D005473:Fluoxetine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D005473:Fluoxetine