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fluoxetine and Alcohol Problem

fluoxetine has been researched along with Alcohol Problem in 3 studies

Fluoxetine: The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.
fluoxetine : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-fluoxetine. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) for the treatment of depression (and the depressive phase of bipolar disorder), bullimia nervosa, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propan-1-amine : An aromatic ether consisting of 4-trifluoromethylphenol in which the hydrogen of the phenolic hydroxy group is replaced by a 3-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropyl group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Fluoxetine was well tolerated in this treatment population."2.74Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of fluoxetine in adolescents with comorbid major depression and an alcohol use disorder. ( Bukstein, OG; Clark, DB; Cornelius, JR; Douaihy, A; Kirisci, L; Wood, DS, 2009)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cornelius, JR3
Bukstein, OG3
Wood, DS2
Kirisci, L1
Douaihy, A2
Clark, DB2
Daley, DC1
Wood, SD1
Kelly, TM2
Salloum, IM2

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Pharmacological Intervention Project (Fluoxetine)[NCT00027378]Phase 250 participants (Actual)Interventional2001-07-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Alcohol Use Behaviors

Alcohol use behaviors measured by drinks per week. (NCT00027378)
Timeframe: Average number of drinks as recorded on the Timeline Follow-Back (subject-reported) measure daily over the 12-week acute phase.

Interventionstandard drink (14 gr. alcohol) (Mean)
Fluoxetine Plus Treatment As Usual (TAU)1.56
Placebo Plus Treatment as Usual (TAU)1.73

Depressive Symptoms

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Scores measured at Weeks 1-4, 6, 8, 10, 12. The BDI is a subject reported measure that has a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 63. A better outcome would consist of values near the minimum end of the scale (0) and a worse outcome would consist of values near the maximum end of the scale (63). (NCT00027378)
Timeframe: Average score as measured by participant's report on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Fluoxetine Plus Treatment As Usual (TAU)6.79
Placebo Plus Treatment as Usual (TAU)10.46

Trials

2 trials available for fluoxetine and Alcohol Problem

ArticleYear
Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of fluoxetine in adolescents with comorbid major depression and an alcohol use disorder.
    Addictive behaviors, 2009, Volume: 34, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Comorbidit

2009
Evaluation of cognitive behavioral therapy/motivational enhancement therapy (CBT/MET) in a treatment trial of comorbid MDD/AUD adolescents.
    Addictive behaviors, 2011, Volume: 36, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined Modality Therapy; Como

2011

Other Studies

1 other study available for fluoxetine and Alcohol Problem

ArticleYear
Fluoxetine in depressed AUD adolescents: a 1-year follow-up evaluation.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2004,Spring, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Depressive Disorder, Major; Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatr

2004