Fluoxetine and Methamphetamine interaction
Fluoxetine and Methamphetamine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Methamphetamine (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-11-07
Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when coadministered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations.
If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue methamphetamine hydrochloride tablets, USP and the concomitant serotonergic drug(s) [see Warnings and Precautions 5.8].
If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue methamphetamine hydrochloride tablets, USP and the CYP2D6 inhibitor [see Warnings and Precautions 5.8].
The coadministration with cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) inhibitors may also increase the risk with increased exposure to methamphetamine.
In these situations, consider an alternative nonserotonergic drug or an alternative drug that does not inhibit CYP2D6 [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].
From the Fluoxetine (Prozac) label · effective 2026-01-08
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.
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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