Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine and Fluoxetine interaction

Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine and Fluoxetine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall XR) label · effective 2026-04-30

Major

Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when coadministered with serotonergic agents (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), triptans), but also during overdosage situations.

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Major

Discontinue treatment with ADDERALL XR and any concomitant serotonergic agents immediately if symptoms of serotonin syndrome occur, and initiate supportive symptomatic treatment.

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Major

Serotonergic Drugs Clinical Impact The concomitant use of ADDERALL XR and serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome.

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Major

If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue ADDERALL XR and the concomitant serotonergic drug(s) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] .

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Major

If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue ADDERALL XR and the CYP2D6 inhibitor [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ), Overdosage ( 10 )] .

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From the Fluoxetine (Prozac) label · effective 2026-01-08

Moderate

The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, meperidine, methadone, buspirone, amphetamines, and St.

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Minor

Other Serotonergic Drugs The concomitant use of serotonergic drugs (including other SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, buspirone, amphetamines, tryptophan, and St.

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