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Does FLUOXETINE Cause Self-medication? 25 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 25 reports of Self-medication have been filed in association with FLUOXETINE (Fluoxetine). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for FLUOXETINE.

25
Reports of Self-medication with FLUOXETINE
0.1%
of all FLUOXETINE reports
2
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Self-medication From FLUOXETINE?

Of the 25 reports, 2 (8.0%) resulted in death, 12 (48.0%) required hospitalization, and 6 (24.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Self-medication Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FLUOXETINE. However, 25 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 Self-medication?

IBUPROFEN (191) ACETAMINOPHEN (116) TILDRAKIZUMAB-ASMN (74) QUETIAPINE (72) USTEKINUMAB (70) ALPRAZOLAM (51) DIAZEPAM (49) PALIPERIDONE (47) OXYCODONE (46) TRAMADOL (46)

Which FLUOXETINE Alternatives Have Lower Self-medication Risk?

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