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Does FLUOXETINE Cause Myoclonus? 171 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 171 reports of Myoclonus have been filed in association with FLUOXETINE (Fluoxetine). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for FLUOXETINE.

171
Reports of Myoclonus with FLUOXETINE
0.6%
of all FLUOXETINE reports
2
Deaths
135
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myoclonus From FLUOXETINE?

Of the 171 reports, 2 (1.2%) resulted in death, 135 (78.9%) required hospitalization, and 40 (23.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myoclonus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Myoclonus is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for FLUOXETINE.

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 Myoclonus?

GABAPENTIN (809) QUETIAPINE (367) LEVETIRACETAM (358) PREGABALIN (347) SERTRALINE (319) LAMOTRIGINE (303) BUPROPION (290) VENLAFAXINE (290) CLOZAPINE (289) MORPHINE (256)

Which FLUOXETINE Alternatives Have Lower Myoclonus Risk?

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