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Does FLUOXETINE Cause Depression? 1,096 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,096 reports of Depression have been filed in association with FLUOXETINE (Fluoxetine). This represents 3.5% of all adverse event reports for FLUOXETINE.

1,096
Reports of Depression with FLUOXETINE
3.5%
of all FLUOXETINE reports
30
Deaths
265
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From FLUOXETINE?

Of the 1,096 reports, 30 (2.7%) resulted in death, 265 (24.2%) required hospitalization, and 96 (8.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FLUOXETINE. However, 1,096 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does FLUOXETINE Cause?

Toxicity to various agents (3,172) Drug ineffective (2,471) Completed suicide (2,345) Drug interaction (2,054) Intentional overdose (2,026) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (1,670) Off label use (1,472) Serotonin syndrome (1,457) Suicide attempt (1,441) Anxiety (1,347)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which FLUOXETINE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

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