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fluoxetine and Pruritus

fluoxetine has been researched along with Pruritus in 5 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.

Pruritus: An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"After three weeks of treatment an itching rash appeared."1.32Itch and skin rash from chocolate during fluoxetine and sertraline treatment: case report. ( Cederberg, J; Knight, S; Melhus, H; Svenson, S, 2004)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's2 (40.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Solinski, HJ1
Dranchak, P1
Oliphant, E1
Gu, X1
Earnest, TW1
Braisted, J1
Inglese, J1
Hoon, MA1
Cederberg, J1
Knight, S1
Svenson, S1
Melhus, H1
Tefferi, A1
Fonseca, R1
Durand-Malgouyres, C1
Bazex, J1
Marguery, MC1
Kalliel, JN1

Trials

1 trial available for fluoxetine and Pruritus

ArticleYear
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are effective in the treatment of polycythemia vera-associated pruritus.
    Blood, 2002, Apr-01, Volume: 99, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans; Male; Paroxetine; Polycythemia Vera; Pruritus; Recurrence; Selecti

2002

Other Studies

4 other studies available for fluoxetine and Pruritus

ArticleYear
Inhibition of natriuretic peptide receptor 1 reduces itch in mice.
    Science translational medicine, 2019, 07-10, Volume: 11, Issue:500

    Topics: Animals; Behavior, Animal; Cell-Free System; Dermatitis, Contact; Disease Models, Animal; Ganglia, S

2019
Itch and skin rash from chocolate during fluoxetine and sertraline treatment: case report.
    BMC psychiatry, 2004, Nov-02, Volume: 4

    Topics: Cacao; Depressive Disorder; Exanthema; Fluoxetine; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pruritus; Selective Se

2004
[Aquagenic pruritus (A.P.)].
    Allergie et immunologie, 1990, Volume: 22, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetylcholine; Age Factors; Aspirin; Bicarbonates; Fibrinolysis; Fluoxetine; Globulins; Histamine; H

1990
Aquagenic pruritus.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1989, Volume: 20, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans; Pruritus; Water

1989