What Is Fluoxetine Used For?

Fluoxetine HCl

Off-Label Fluoxetine Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend fluoxetine for treating something other than the conditions listed above. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, there are several off-label fluoxetine uses, including the treatment of the following conditions:

Alcoholism
Anorexia
Anxiety
Autism
Fibromyalgia
Hot flashes
Orthostatic hypotension
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Tourette syndrome
Obesity
Premature ejaculation (see Fluoxetine and Premature Ejaculation)
Social anxiety disorder.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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