Fluoxetine and Resting tremor - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Resting tremor 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 month also take Diazepam, and have Trichotillomania.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Resting tremor 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 Resting tremor?

Resting tremor (an involuntary somewhat rhythmic, muscle contraction and relaxation during resting condition) is found to be associated with 110 drugs and 215 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Resting tremor.

On Jul, 14, 2026

94,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluoxetine.
Among them, 30 people (0.03%) have Resting tremor.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Fluoxetine when they have Resting tremor? *

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

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Fluoxetine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Resting tremor? *

Gait Disturbance: 10 people, 33.33%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 6 people, 20.00%
Bradykinesia (decreased bodily movement. it is associated with basal ganglia diseases): 5 people, 16.67%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 13.33%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 13.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 13.33%
Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes): 3 people, 10.00%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 10.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 10.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Trichotillomania (the compulsive urge to pull out (and in some cases, eat) one's own hair leading to noticeable hair loss, distress): 3 people, 10.00%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 6.67%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 3.33%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 3.33%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 1 person, 3.33%
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, 3.33%
Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 1 person, 3.33%
Asthma: 1 person, 3.33%

* 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) 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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