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Case Reports
. 1994 Feb;69(2):166-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-6196(12)61044-1.

Fluoxetine abuse

J A Tinsley  1 , M W Olsen, R R Laroche, M A Palmen
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Case Reports

Fluoxetine abuse

J A Tinsley et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 1994 Feb.

Abstract

Objective: In this report, we describe the abuse of fluoxetine (an antidepressant) in two patients who had histories of substance abuse.

Material and methods: Specific details of the stimulant effects of fluoxetine, used in excessive dosages and in conjunction with other drugs, are discussed.

Results: After hospitalization, our two patients were able to discontinue use of fluoxetine and had improved mentation.

Conclusion: Although the mechanism for this phenomenon is unknown, we postulate that drug craving and behavioral factors are involved.

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  • Abuse of fluoxetine.
    Gross R. Gross R. Mayo Clin Proc. 1994 Sep;69(9):914. doi: 10.1016/s0025-6196(12)61805-9. Mayo Clin Proc. 1994. PMID: 8065200 No abstract available.

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