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fluoxetine and Drug Overdose

fluoxetine has been researched along with Drug Overdose in 39 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.

Drug Overdose: Accidental or deliberate use of a medication or street drug in excess of normal dosage.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" This prospective, multicentre cohort study compared the hospital and physician costs associated with TCA and fluoxetine drug overdoses."9.08Acute medical costs of fluoxetine versus tricyclic antidepressants. A prospective multicentre study of antidepressant drug overdoses. ( Brent, J; Heiligenstein, JH; Kulig, K; Palmer, CS; Phillips, SD; Reblando, JA; Revicki, DA, 1997)
" We present the case of a young man who developed an acute akathisia and dystonia after inadvertent overdose of olanzapine (Zyprexa) in the setting of a recent discontinuation of fluoxetine."7.73Acute olanzapine-induced akathisia and dystonia in a patient discontinued from fluoxetine. ( Dufel, S; Paige, T; Vena, J, 2006)
"A 19-year-old man who attempted suicide by ingesting approximately 600 mg fluoxetine (Prozac) and 140 mg loxapine (Loxitane) had two episodes of atrial flutter shortly thereafter."7.69Mixed fluoxetine/loxapine overdose and atrial flutter. ( Martin, TG; Roberge, RJ, 1994)
"Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is less frequently associated with severe toxicity in acute overdose compared with other psychotropic medications."6.44Generalized seizures after acute fluoxetine overdose in four adolescents. ( Kolbeck, MK; Nacca, N; Schult, RF, 2024)
"BACKGROUND Serotonin syndrome is a condition characterized predominantly by neuromuscular symptoms and altered thermoregulation in response to serotonergic overtone."5.48Delayed Serotonin Syndrome in the Setting of a Mixed Fluoxetine and Serotonin Antagonist Overdose. ( Lin, CM; Little, K; Reynolds, PM, 2018)
"He had a generalised tonic/clonic seizure at 6 hours postingestion."5.48Fluoxetine overdose in a teenager resulting in serotonin syndrome, seizure and delayed onset rhabdomyolysis. ( Lee-Kelland, R; Mappa, P; Zehra, S, 2018)
"Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a widely prescribed drug in adults and children, and it has an active metabolite, norfluoxetine, with a prolonged elimination time."5.33Drug-induced long QT syndrome: hERG K+ channel block and disruption of protein trafficking by fluoxetine and norfluoxetine. ( Anderson, CL; Anson, BD; Delisle, BP; Eckhardt, LL; Gillman, BM; Holzem, KM; January, CT; Klemens, CA; Makielski, JC; Rajamani, S; Valdivia, CR, 2006)
" This prospective, multicentre cohort study compared the hospital and physician costs associated with TCA and fluoxetine drug overdoses."5.08Acute medical costs of fluoxetine versus tricyclic antidepressants. A prospective multicentre study of antidepressant drug overdoses. ( Brent, J; Heiligenstein, JH; Kulig, K; Palmer, CS; Phillips, SD; Reblando, JA; Revicki, DA, 1997)
" We present the case of a young man who developed an acute akathisia and dystonia after inadvertent overdose of olanzapine (Zyprexa) in the setting of a recent discontinuation of fluoxetine."3.73Acute olanzapine-induced akathisia and dystonia in a patient discontinued from fluoxetine. ( Dufel, S; Paige, T; Vena, J, 2006)
"Previous case reports of seizures following fluoxetine overdose have not adequately ruled out ingestion of other substances and have lacked documentation of increased serum drug levels."3.69Seizure after isolated fluoxetine overdose. ( Braitberg, G; Curry, SC, 1995)
"A 19-year-old man who attempted suicide by ingesting approximately 600 mg fluoxetine (Prozac) and 140 mg loxapine (Loxitane) had two episodes of atrial flutter shortly thereafter."3.69Mixed fluoxetine/loxapine overdose and atrial flutter. ( Martin, TG; Roberge, RJ, 1994)
"Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is less frequently associated with severe toxicity in acute overdose compared with other psychotropic medications."2.44Generalized seizures after acute fluoxetine overdose in four adolescents. ( Kolbeck, MK; Nacca, N; Schult, RF, 2024)
"English-language articles identified through MEDLINE (1985 through 1997), and case reports from the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) (1987 through 1996) and United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adverse event database (through 1997) that describe findings of fatal and nonfatal overdoses involving SSRIs alone or in combination with other ingestants were reviewed."2.40SSRI safety in overdose. ( Barbey, JT; Roose, SP, 1998)
" Generally, newer drugs including fluoxetine have a more favourable adverse effect profile."2.38Toxicity of antidepressants: comparisons with fluoxetine. ( Henry, JA, 1992)
"BACKGROUND Serotonin syndrome is a condition characterized predominantly by neuromuscular symptoms and altered thermoregulation in response to serotonergic overtone."1.48Delayed Serotonin Syndrome in the Setting of a Mixed Fluoxetine and Serotonin Antagonist Overdose. ( Lin, CM; Little, K; Reynolds, PM, 2018)
"He had a generalised tonic/clonic seizure at 6 hours postingestion."1.48Fluoxetine overdose in a teenager resulting in serotonin syndrome, seizure and delayed onset rhabdomyolysis. ( Lee-Kelland, R; Mappa, P; Zehra, S, 2018)
"Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an antiepileptic drug used as a mood stabilizer in child psychiatry."1.42[Carbamazepine and psychotropic treatment interaction: Two case studies of carbamazepine overdosage]. ( Askenazy, F; Dor, E; Fernandez, A; Menard, ML; Thümmler, S, 2015)
"Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a widely prescribed drug in adults and children, and it has an active metabolite, norfluoxetine, with a prolonged elimination time."1.33Drug-induced long QT syndrome: hERG K+ channel block and disruption of protein trafficking by fluoxetine and norfluoxetine. ( Anderson, CL; Anson, BD; Delisle, BP; Eckhardt, LL; Gillman, BM; Holzem, KM; January, CT; Klemens, CA; Makielski, JC; Rajamani, S; Valdivia, CR, 2006)
" These children will have no adverse effects or only minimal effects and require no emergency treatment or gastric decontamination."1.32Fluoxetine exposures: are they safe for children? ( Baker, SD; Morgan, DL, 2004)
"Free fluoxetine concentration was determined in the diluted filtrate by a reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method."1.30An in vitro evaluation of fluoxetine adsorption by activated charcoal and desorption upon addition of polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution. ( Atta-Politou, J; Havariotou, M; Kolioliou, M; Koupparis, MA; Koutselinis, A, 1998)
"Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for the treatment of major depression."1.30A fatal drug interaction between clozapine and fluoxetine. ( Ferslew, KE; Hagardorn, AN; Harlan, GC; McCormick, WF, 1998)

Research

Studies (39)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's17 (43.59)18.2507
2000's12 (30.77)29.6817
2010's7 (17.95)24.3611
2020's3 (7.69)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hong, IZ1
Ng, M1
Sewa, DW1
Yao, YJ1
Jose, MC1
Tan, KBK1
Ponampalam, R1
Campbell, S1
Otten, H1
Anand, V1
Kolbeck, MK1
Schult, RF1
Nacca, N1
Little, K1
Lin, CM1
Reynolds, PM1
Lee-Kelland, R1
Zehra, S1
Mappa, P1
Eren Cevik, S1
Tasyurek, T1
Guneysel, O1
Fernandez, A1
Dor, E1
Menard, ML1
Askenazy, F1
Thümmler, S1
McLean, TR1
McLean, AB1
Neckelmann, D1
Maehlum, E1
Waage, IM1
Velez, LI1
Feng, SY1
Neerman, MF1
Szólics, M1
Chaudhry, M1
Ljubisavljevic, M1
Corr, P1
Samir, HA1
van Gorkom, KN1
Eichhorn, M1
Eich, P1
Bateman, DN1
Chick, J1
Good, AM1
Kelly, CA1
Masterton, G1
Jaffe, R1
Leavitt, R1
Wind, T1
Baker, SD1
Morgan, DL1
Sabbioni, C1
Bugamelli, F1
Varani, G1
Mercolini, L1
Musenga, A1
Saracino, MA1
Fanali, S1
Raggi, MA1
Giroud, C1
Michaud, K1
Sporkert, F1
Eap, C1
Augsburger, M1
Cardinal, P1
Mangin, P1
Egberts, TC1
Vena, J1
Dufel, S1
Paige, T1
Hancox, JC1
Mitcheson, JS1
Rajamani, S1
Eckhardt, LL1
Valdivia, CR1
Klemens, CA1
Gillman, BM1
Anderson, CL1
Holzem, KM1
Delisle, BP1
Anson, BD1
Makielski, JC1
January, CT1
Vitiello, B1
Pearson, JL1
Power, BM1
Pinder, M1
Hackett, LP1
Ilett, KF1
Braitberg, G1
Curry, SC1
Feierabend, RH1
Jick, SS1
Dean, AD1
Jick, H1
Roberge, RJ1
Martin, TG1
Murray, V1
Druid, H1
Holmgren, P1
Tsitoura, A1
Atta-Politou, J2
Koupparis, MA2
Kolioliou, M1
Havariotou, M1
Koutselinis, A1
Gross, R1
Dannon, PN1
Lepkifker, E1
Zohar, J1
Kotler, M1
Nudelman, E1
Vinuela, LM1
Cohen, CI1
Ferslew, KE1
Hagardorn, AN1
Harlan, GC1
McCormick, WF1
Barbey, JT1
Roose, SP1
Revicki, DA1
Palmer, CS1
Phillips, SD1
Reblando, JA1
Heiligenstein, JH1
Brent, J1
Kulig, K1
Henry, JA1
Rosenstein, DL1
Takeshita, J1
Nelson, JC1
Moore, JL1
Rodriguez, R1

Reviews

4 reviews available for fluoxetine and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Hageseth's principle of extraterritorial jurisdiction and international telemedicine.
    Journal of telemedicine and telecare, 2008, Volume: 14, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Humans; International Cooperation; Internet; Licensure, Medical; M

2008
Benign course in a child with a massive fluoxetine overdose.
    The Journal of family practice, 1995, Volume: 41, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Child, Preschool; Drug Overdose; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans; Infant; Male; Middle

1995
SSRI safety in overdose.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1998, Volume: 59 Suppl 15

    Topics: Adult; Child; Citalopram; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Fluvoxamine; Humans; Paroxetine; Poison Control

1998
Toxicity of antidepressants: comparisons with fluoxetine.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 1992, Volume: 6 Suppl 6

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Humans; Suicide

1992

Trials

1 trial available for fluoxetine and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Acute medical costs of fluoxetine versus tricyclic antidepressants. A prospective multicentre study of antidepressant drug overdoses.
    PharmacoEconomics, 1997, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Depressive Disorder; Drug Overdose;

1997

Other Studies

34 other studies available for fluoxetine and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in massive amlodipine overdose.
    Archives of toxicology, 2022, Volume: 96, Issue:12

    Topics: Albumins; Amlodipine; Antidotes; Calcium; Calcium Channel Blockers; Charcoal; Drug Overdose; Extraco

2022
CYP450 Genetic Polymorphisms: Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure after Intentional Fluoxetine and Melatonin Overdose.
    South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association, 2023, Volume: 76, Issue:7

    Topics: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System; Drug Overdose; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Fluo

2023
Generalized seizures after acute fluoxetine overdose in four adolescents.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2024, Volume: 75

    Topics: Adolescent; Child; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Humans; Seizures; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibit

2024
Delayed Serotonin Syndrome in the Setting of a Mixed Fluoxetine and Serotonin Antagonist Overdose.
    The American journal of case reports, 2018, May-25, Volume: 19

    Topics: Benzodiazepines; Bupropion; Cyproheptadine; Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; H

2018
Fluoxetine overdose in a teenager resulting in serotonin syndrome, seizure and delayed onset rhabdomyolysis.
    BMJ case reports, 2018, Oct-08, Volume: 2018

    Topics: Adolescent; Depressive Disorder; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Humans; Male; R

2018
Intralipid emulsion treatment as an antidote in lipophilic drug intoxications.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2014, Volume: 32, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alprazolam; Amitriptyline; Antidotes; Blood Pressure; Dibenzothiazepines; Drug Ov

2014
[Carbamazepine and psychotropic treatment interaction: Two case studies of carbamazepine overdosage].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2015, Volume: 22, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Carbamazepine; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Interactions; Drug Overdose; Drug

2015
Sertindole and fluoxetine overdose with benign outcome.
    Nordic journal of psychiatry, 2010, Volume: 64, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antipsychotic Agents; Azabicyclo Compounds; Blood P

2010
A dispensing error resulting in possible fluoxetine overdose and subsequent discontinuation syndrome in a child.
    Clinical pediatrics, 2010, Volume: 49, Issue:11

    Topics: Anti-Ulcer Agents; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Gastroesophageal Ref

2010
Neuroimaging findings in a case of fluoxetine overdose.
    Journal of neuroradiology = Journal de neuroradiologie, 2012, Volume: 39, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Drug Overdose; Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; Fluoxetine; Humans; Image Interpretation, Computer-Ass

2012
[Dextromethorphane intoxication under co-medication with cytochrome P450-inhibitor fluoxetin: prolonged and accentuated signs of intoxication].
    Psychiatrische Praxis, 2002, Volume: 29, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antitussive Agents; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors; Depressive Disorder, Major; Dextromet

2002
Are selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors associated with an increased risk of self-harm by antidepressant overdose?
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 2004, Volume: 60, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Citalopram; Cyclohexanols; Doxepin; Drug Ove

2004
QTc prolongation in multiple drug overdose.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2004, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Bupropion; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Humans; Long QT Syndrome; Male; Piperazines; Psychotic

2004
Fluoxetine exposures: are they safe for children?
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2004, Volume: 22, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Age Distribution; Child Welfare; Child, Preschool; Coma; Diarrhea; Dose-Response Rela

2004
A rapid HPLC-DAD method for the analysis of fluoxetine and norfluoxetine in plasma from overdose patients.
    Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, 2004, Oct-29, Volume: 36, Issue:2

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Calibration; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Drug Ov

2004
A fatal overdose of cocaine associated with coingestion of marijuana, buprenorphine, and fluoxetine. Body fluid and tissue distribution of cocaine and its metabolites determined by hydrophilic interaction chromatography-mass spectrometry(HILIC-MS).
    Journal of analytical toxicology, 2004, Volume: 28, Issue:6

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Biotransformation; Buprenorphine; Cannabinoids; Chromatography, Liquid; Cocaine;

2004
Causal or casual?
    Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety, 2005, Volume: 14, Issue:6

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Citalopram; Cyclohexanols; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Huma

2005
Acute olanzapine-induced akathisia and dystonia in a patient discontinued from fluoxetine.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2006, Volume: 30, Issue:3

    Topics: Accidents; Acute Disease; Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Benzodiazepines; Drug Overdose; Dystonia;

2006
Combined hERG channel inhibition and disruption of trafficking in drug-induced long QT syndrome by fluoxetine: a case-study in cardiac safety pharmacology.
    British journal of pharmacology, 2006, Volume: 149, Issue:5

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Drug Overdose; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels; Female; F

2006
Drug-induced long QT syndrome: hERG K+ channel block and disruption of protein trafficking by fluoxetine and norfluoxetine.
    British journal of pharmacology, 2006, Volume: 149, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Blotting, Western; Cell Line; Cell Membrane; Cisapr

2006
A depressed adolescent at high risk of suicidal behavior.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2008, Volume: 165, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Antidepressive Agents; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined Modality Th

2008
Fatal serotonin syndrome following a combined overdose of moclobemide, clomipramine and fluoxetine.
    Anaesthesia and intensive care, 1995, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive Agents, Tricy

1995
Seizure after isolated fluoxetine overdose.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1995, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Drug Overdose; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans; Seizure

1995
Antidepressants and suicide.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1995, Jan-28, Volume: 310, Issue:6974

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antidepressive Agents; Case-Control Studies; Cohort Studies; Depression; Drug Administr

1995
Mixed fluoxetine/loxapine overdose and atrial flutter.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1994, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Atrial Flutter; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Humans; Loxapine; Male; Suicide, Attempted

1994
Laryngeal dystonia.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1995, Volume: 167, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Antipsychotic Agents; Chlorpromazine; Drug Overdose; Drug Synergism; Dystonia; Ethanol;

1995
[A case report. Fatal case of acute fluoxetine poisoning].
    Lakartidningen, 1996, Nov-13, Volume: 93, Issue:46

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Drug Overdose; Fatal Outcome; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans;

1996
In vitro adsorption study of fluoxetine onto activated charcoal at gastric and intestinal pH using high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detector.
    Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology, 1997, Volume: 35, Issue:3

    Topics: Adsorption; Body Fluids; Charcoal; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine;

1997
An in vitro evaluation of fluoxetine adsorption by activated charcoal and desorption upon addition of polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution.
    Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology, 1998, Volume: 36, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adsorption; Charcoal; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Drug Overdose; Evaluation Studies as Top

1998
Generalized seizures caused by fluoxetine overdose.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1998, Volume: 16, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Humans; Male; Seizures;

1998
Safety in overdose of quetiapine: a case report.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1998, Volume: 59, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Charcoal; Dibenzothiazepines; Drug Overdose; Fluoxetine; Gastric Lavage

1998
A fatal drug interaction between clozapine and fluoxetine.
    Journal of forensic sciences, 1998, Volume: 43, Issue:5

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Clozapine; Drug Interactions; Drug Overdose; Fatal Outcome; Fluoxetine; Humans

1998
Fluoxetine-induced elevation and prolongation of tricyclic levels in overdose.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1991, Volume: 148, Issue:6

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Depressive Disorder; Drug Interactions; Drug Overdose; Drug Therap

1991
Toxicity of fluoxetine in overdose.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1990, Volume: 147, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Drug Overdose; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans; Suicide, Attempted

1990