Cited 11 times since 1994 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC Mayo Clinic proceedings, Volume 69, Issue 2, 1 1 1994, Pages 166-168 Fluoxetine abuse. Tinsley JA, Olsen MW, Laroche RR, Palmen MA
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.
