title: Seizures associated with fluoxetine therapy.
abstract: Fluoxetine is a relatively new antidepressant, reported to have minimal side-effects. Seizures associated with fluoxetine therapy are uncommon. The five cases reported so far are reviewed. A case of fluoxetine induced seizures, in a person with Down syndrome, is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Prasher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005473:Fluoxetine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D005473:Fluoxetine