Fluoxetine hydrochloride and Impulsive behavior - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Impulsive behavior is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluoxetine hydrochloride (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Gilenya, and have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Impulsive behavior when taking Fluoxetine hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,975 people who have side effects when taking Fluoxetine hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fluoxetine hydrochloride?

Fluoxetine hydrochloride has active ingredients of fluoxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 13,381 Fluoxetine hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Fluoxetine hydrochloride.

What is Impulsive behavior?

Impulsive behavior is found to be associated with 280 drugs and 511 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Impulsive behavior.

On Jul, 28, 2026

11,975 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluoxetine hydrochloride.
Among them, 14 people (0.12%) have Impulsive behavior.

Could Fluoxetine hydrochloride cause Impulsive behavior?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Fluoxetine hydrochloride when they have Impulsive behavior? *

What is the gender of people who have Impulsive behavior when taking Fluoxetine hydrochloride? *

female: 42.86 %
male: 57.14 %

What is the age of people who have Impulsive behavior when taking Fluoxetine hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fluoxetine hydrochloride? *

Zofran: 1 person, 7.14%
Haloperidol: 1 person, 7.14%
Atarax: 1 person, 7.14%
Ativan: 1 person, 7.14%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 1 person, 7.14%
Clonazepam: 1 person, 7.14%
Depakote Er: 1 person, 7.14%
Dothiepin Hydrochloride: 1 person, 7.14%
Fluvoxamine Maleate: 1 person, 7.14%
Gilenya: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Impulsive behavior? *

Suicidal Ideation: 8 people, 57.14%
Suicide Attempt: 6 people, 42.86%
Aggression: 4 people, 28.57%
Abnormal Behavior: 3 people, 21.43%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 21.43%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 14.29%
Apathy: 2 people, 14.29%
Anger: 2 people, 14.29%
Panic Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Muscle Tightness: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress At Work: 2 people, 14.29%
Borderline Personality Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 14.29%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 14.29%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 7.14%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 1 person, 7.14%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 7.14%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 7.14%
Depressed Mood: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluoxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Fluoxetine hydrochloride) and Fluoxetine hydrochloride (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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