Fluoxetine and Myositis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myositis is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluoxetine (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Doxycycline, and have Heart attack.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myositis 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 98,826 Fluoxetine users. Check the latest studies of Fluoxetine.

What is Myositis?

Myositis (inflammation of the muscles) is found to be associated with 827 drugs and 1,138 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myositis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

94,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluoxetine.
Among them, 54 people (0.06%) have Myositis.

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Fluoxetine when they have Myositis? *

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

female: 79.17 %
male: 20.83 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Fluoxetine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Myositis? *

Weakness: 15 people, 27.78%
Blood Pressure Systolic Increased: 13 people, 24.07%
Fever: 13 people, 24.07%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 13 people, 24.07%
Headache (pain in head): 12 people, 22.22%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 12 people, 22.22%
Pain: 12 people, 22.22%
Weight Increased: 12 people, 22.22%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 22.22%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 11 people, 20.37%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (hereditary -development of multiple abnormalities in the blood vessels): 11 people, 20.37%
Heart Attack: 11 people, 20.37%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 18.52%
Fever: 9 people, 16.67%
Infection: 6 people, 11.11%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 2 people, 3.70%
Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 2 people, 3.70%
Asthma: 2 people, 3.70%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 1.85%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 1.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .
Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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