Fluoxetine: Difference between revisions
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| mechanism = TrkB/BDNF<ref name="trkb">S1</ref> <vote slug="ssri-claim">Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.</vote> | | mechanism = TrkB/BDNF<ref name="trkb">S1</ref> <vote slug="ssri-claim">Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.</vote> | ||
| intro = Fluoxetine was the first of a long line of SSRIs. It is notable for its extremely long half-life and relative lack of withdrawal syndrome. It can also be useful in helping taper and discontinue other SxRI meds. | | intro = Fluoxetine was the first of a long line of SSRIs. It is notable for its extremely long half-life and relative lack of withdrawal syndrome. It can also be useful in helping taper and discontinue other SxRI meds. | ||
| indications = < | | indications = <problem ref="depression" author="MDElliottMD"/> | ||
< | <problem ref="anxiety-disorders" author="MDElliottMD"> | ||
Including generalized anxiety, panic, and social anxiety. | Including generalized anxiety, panic, and social anxiety. | ||
</ | </problem> | ||
< | <problem ref="panic" author="MDElliottMD"/> | ||
< | <problem ref="social-anxiety" author="MDElliottMD"/> | ||
< | <problem ref="ocd" author="MDElliottMD"/> | ||
< | <problem ref="ptsd" author="MDElliottMD"> | ||
Potentially. | Potentially. | ||
</ | </problem> | ||
< | <problem ref="premature-ejaculation"/> | ||
| dosing = <titration slug="standard" author="MDElliottMD" title="Standard adult or child"> | | dosing = <titration slug="standard" author="MDElliottMD" title="Standard adult or child"> | ||
Start no higher than 10 mg for the first dose. May increase by 10 mg every 2–12 weeks, or remain at 10 mg if the response is adequate, up to a typical starting maximum of 40 mg. Absolute max: 80 mg. | Start no higher than 10 mg for the first dose. May increase by 10 mg every 2–12 weeks, or remain at 10 mg if the response is adequate, up to a typical starting maximum of 40 mg. Absolute max: 80 mg. | ||