Fluoxetine and Decorticate posture - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Decorticate posture is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluoxetine (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Zolpidem, and have Suicide attempt.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Decorticate posture when taking Fluoxetine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 94,370 people who have side effects when taking Fluoxetine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fluoxetine?

Fluoxetine has active ingredients of fluoxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 98,823 Fluoxetine users. Check the latest studies of Fluoxetine.

What is Decorticate posture?

Decorticate posture (abnormal posturing is an involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating severe brain injury) is found to be associated with 15 drugs and 54 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Decorticate posture.

On Jul, 09, 2026

94,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluoxetine.
Among them, 28 people (0.03%) have Decorticate posture.

Could Fluoxetine cause Decorticate posture?

Among these 28 people:

What is the gender of people who have Decorticate posture when taking Fluoxetine? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Decorticate posture when taking Fluoxetine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fluoxetine? *

Zolpidem: 27 people, 96.43%
Oxycodone And Acetaminophen: 6 people, 21.43%
Oxycodone: 3 people, 10.71%
Tramadol: 2 people, 7.14%
Temazepam: 2 people, 7.14%
Simvastatin: 2 people, 7.14%
Penicillin V Potassium: 2 people, 7.14%
Lorazepam: 2 people, 7.14%
Clonazepam: 2 people, 7.14%
Paracetamol: 1 person, 3.57%

What are other side effects people have besides Decorticate posture? *

Myocardial Depression (cardiac output that fails to meet body needs of blood supply): 28 people, 100.00%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 28 people, 100.00%
Hypothermia (body temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions): 28 people, 100.00%
Ventricular Hypokinesia (muscle of one's heart does not contract as much as most peoples' hearts do): 26 people, 92.86%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 26 people, 92.86%
Ards (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) (sudden failure of the respiratory (breathing) system): 26 people, 92.86%
Loss Of Consciousness: 25 people, 89.29%
Unresponsive To Stimuli: 25 people, 89.29%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 24 people, 85.71%
Coma Scale Abnormal: 19 people, 67.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Suicide Attempt: 14 people, 50.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Decorticate posture (15 drugs)

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Decorticate posture (54 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluoxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Fluoxetine) and Fluoxetine (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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