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Does fluoxetine induce suicidal thoughts?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Brendan Murphy  and
Michael J Kelleher
Michael J Kelleher
Affiliation:
St. Anne's Hospital & Clinic, Shanakiel, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
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Abstract

Reports from the United States have linked fluoxetine with suicidality. As a result, litigation is pending, and the matter has recieved much media attention. There is no acceptable evidence to support the hypothesis that fluoxetine promotes suicide.

Keywords

Fluoxetine\Suicidality
Type
Perspective
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 11 , Issue 2 , June 1994 , pp. 99 - 100
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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