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Brand Names:
Actan, Fluxene, Lorien, Lovan, Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Tuneluz
What is Fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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269 patients in the community are taking or have taken Fluoxetine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 179 | 66% |
| Depression | 30 | 11% |
| Other | 20 | 7% |
| Major Depression | 5 | 1% |
| Support another treatment | 3 | 1% |
| Anxiety | 1 | <1% |
| Back pain | 1 | <1% |
| Muscle tension | 1 | <1% |
| Panic attack(s) | 1 | <1% |
| Despair | 1 | <1% |
| General health | 1 | <1% |
| Social Anxiety | 1 | <1% |
How long current patients have been taking Fluoxetine or how long patients were taking Fluoxetine before stopping.
Results from 34 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 25% | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 25% | 5 |
| Slight | 25% | 5 |
| None | 10% | 2 |
| Can't tell | 15% | 3 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
| Severe | 12% | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 15% | 5 |
| Mild | 44% | 15 |
| None | 29% | 10 |
Top reported side-effects include: Sexual Side Effects, Jitteriness, Emotional Numbness
Summary results are based on 34 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.