Fluoxetine

What is Fluoxetine?

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, moderate to severe bulimia nervosa, obsessive compulsive and panic disorders. It may also be used for selective mutism and dementia related agitation.

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How do members experience Fluoxetine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 14,713 928
Depressed mood 5,885 881
Post-traumatic stress disorder 5,109 249
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 1,038 166
Mild depression 787 120

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 76
Sexual dysfunction 72
Nausea 69
Weight gain 68
Anxious mood 43
Vivid dreams 37

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 218
Moderate 373
Mild 527
None 946

Member evaluations

one_step_closer

evaluated on Jun 30, 2019

  • Perceived effectiveness for borderline personality disorder: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

desrat

evaluated on Mar 21, 2022

  • Perceived effectiveness for mood swings: Major
  • Side effects: None

DrDOS

evaluated on May 12, 2021

  • Perceived effectiveness for mild depression: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None
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