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Fluoxetine

An SSRI antidepressant for depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and bulimia.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • depression
  • obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • bulimia
  • sometimes menopause symptoms

Common side effects

  • headaches
  • feeling or being sick
  • diarrhoea or constipation
  • problems sleeping
  • feeling dizzy or drowsy

Cautions

  • may not suit epilepsy, diabetes, heart disease, glaucoma or bleeding disorders
  • watch for serotonin syndrome — fast heartbeat, sweating, confusion
  • seek urgent help for thoughts of self-harm
  • do not stop suddenly — dose is reduced gradually

Interactions

  • MAOI antidepressants such as moclobemide or selegiline
  • tamoxifen (breast cancer medicine)
  • warfarin and apixaban (anticoagulants)
  • NSAIDs such as aspirin and ibuprofen
  • buprenorphine (opioid painkiller)
  • St John's wort (do not use)

Pregnancy: can be used if needed — lowest dose, extra monitoring

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/fluoxetine (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations11

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Dawnex 20Tablet20 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
FlexinCapsule20mgMeditime Pvt.Ltd (Green Pharmacy Godown)POM
FludacOral Liquid20mg/5mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
FludacCapsule10 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
FludacCapsule20mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
FluoxetineTablet ( Film coated )20mgState Trading Organization PlcPOM
FluoxetineCapsule20 mg—POM
FluoxetineCapsule10 mg—POM
FluoxetineOral Liquid20mg/5ml—POM
FluoxetineTablet ( Film coated )10mgState Trading Organization PlcPOM
OxedepCapsule20 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
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