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What heart rhythm problems have been reported with fluoxetine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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QT interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia, including torsades de pointes, have been reported with fluoxetine during the post-marketing period.

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Fluoxetine 20mg CapsulesAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 12Document updated 19 June 2026

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