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fluoxetine and Cannabis Abuse

fluoxetine has been researched along with Cannabis Abuse in 6 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
"This study compared the acute phase (12-week) efficacy of fluoxetine versus placebo for the treatment of the depressive symptoms and the cannabis use of adolescents and young adults with comorbid major depression (MDD) and a cannabis use disorder (CUD) (cannabis dependence or cannabis abuse)."5.14Double-blind fluoxetine trial in comorbid MDD-CUD youth and young adults. ( Brown, SJ; Bukstein, OG; Chung, TA; Clark, DB; Cornelius, JR; Daley, DC; Douaihy, AB; Wood, DS, 2010)
"The most common withdrawal symptoms among those with cannabis dependence were craving (82%), irritability (76%), restlessness (58%), anxiety (55%), and depression (52%)."1.35Cannabis withdrawal is common among treatment-seeking adolescents with cannabis dependence and major depression, and is associated with rapid relapse to dependence. ( Chung, T; Clark, DB; Cornelius, JR; Martin, C; Wood, DS, 2008)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (50.00)29.6817
2010's3 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cornelius, JR4
Aizenstein, HJ1
Hariri, AR1
Bukstein, OG2
Douaihy, AB1
Clark, DB3
Chung, TA1
Daley, DC1
Wood, DS2
Brown, SJ1
Hirschtritt, ME1
Pagano, ME1
Christian, KM1
McNamara, NK1
Stansbrey, RJ1
Lingler, J1
Faber, JE1
Demeter, CA1
Bedoya, D1
Findling, RL1
Kaplan, GB1
McRoberts, RL1
Smokler, HJ1
Birmaher, B1
Salloum, IM1
Brown, SA1
Chung, T1
Martin, C1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Fluoxetine for Major Depressive Disorder/Cannabis Disorder in Young People[NCT00149643]Phase 270 participants (Actual)Interventional2004-09-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Days Per Week of Cannabis Use.

The number days out of the last seven days that cannabis was used. (NCT00149643)
Timeframe: 12 Weeks

InterventionDays of cannabis use per week (Mean)
Fluoxetine3.88
Placebo3.1

Depression Symptoms at Week 12

Average of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Scores measured at Weeks 1-4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. The BDI is a subject reported measure that has a minimim 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 scare (63). Each DSM-IV criteron asses a different depressive symptom. (NCT00149643)
Timeframe: 12 Weeks

InterventionBDI Total (Mean)
Fluoxetine7.79
Placebo7.31

Number of Cannabis Use Disorder Criterion Met at a Particular Time Point.

Criterion used in this study was the number of DSM-IV cannabis use disorder symptoms (criteria) that were met. (NCT00149643)
Timeframe: 12 Weeks

InterventionNumber of DSM-IV criterion (Mean)
Fluoxetine0.59
Placebo0.47

Reviews

1 review available for fluoxetine and Cannabis Abuse

ArticleYear
Acute phase and five-year follow-up study of fluoxetine in adolescents with major depression and a comorbid substance use disorder: a review.
    Addictive behaviors, 2005, Volume: 30, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Combined Modalit

2005

Trials

2 trials available for fluoxetine and Cannabis Abuse

ArticleYear
Double-blind fluoxetine trial in comorbid MDD-CUD youth and young adults.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 2010, Nov-01, Volume: 112, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined

2010
Moderators of fluoxetine treatment response for children and adolescents with comorbid depression and substance use disorders.
    Journal of substance abuse treatment, 2012, Volume: 42, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Alcoholism; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Child; Chronic Disease; Depressive

2012

Other Studies

3 other studies available for fluoxetine and Cannabis Abuse

ArticleYear
Amygdala reactivity is inversely related to level of cannabis use in individuals with comorbid cannabis dependence and major depression.
    Addictive behaviors, 2010, Volume: 35, Issue:6

    Topics: Amygdala; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Cannabis; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Diag

2010
Baclofen as adjunctive treatment for a patient with cocaine dependence and schizoaffective disorder.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2004, Volume: 24, Issue:5

    Topics: Alcoholism; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antipsychotic Agents; Baclofen; Bipolar Disord

2004
Cannabis withdrawal is common among treatment-seeking adolescents with cannabis dependence and major depression, and is associated with rapid relapse to dependence.
    Addictive behaviors, 2008, Volume: 33, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Cannabinoids; Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic; Depressive Disorder, Major; Diagnosti

2008