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Does FLUOXETINE Cause Respiratory depression? 306 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 306 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with FLUOXETINE (Fluoxetine). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for FLUOXETINE.

306
Reports of Respiratory depression with FLUOXETINE
1.0%
of all FLUOXETINE reports
77
Deaths
217
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From FLUOXETINE?

Of the 306 reports, 77 (25.2%) resulted in death, 217 (70.9%) required hospitalization, and 34 (11.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FLUOXETINE. However, 306 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 Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425)

Which FLUOXETINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

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