Fluoxetine

Summary

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia, OCD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorder, and bipolar I.

Brand Name

  • Prozac
  • Sarafem
  • Symbyax

Drug Class

  • Antidepressants
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
  • Serotonin Modulators

Medical Condition (Indication)

  • Bulimia
  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Positive Drug Report Risk

  • Amphetamine
  • LSD
  • Methamphetamine

Resources

Schwebach, A. & Ball, J. (2016). Urine Drug Screening: Minimizing False-Positives and False-Negatives to Optimize Patient Care. U.S. Pharmacist, Vol 48(1), 26-30

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