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. Off label used with selective mutism and dementia related agitation.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 11 |
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2 | ||||
| Other | 2 |
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1 | ||||
| Anxiety | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Support another treatment | 1 | 0 | |||||
| problem concentrating | 1 | 0 |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Did not seem to work
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2 | 40% |
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Doctor's advice
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2 | 40% |
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Side effects too severe
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2 | 40% |
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Other
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2 | 40% |
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Course of treatment ended
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2 | 40% |
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Report created on November 22, 2009.