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Which conditions is fluoxetine used to treat in adults?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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In adults, fluoxetine treats major depressive disorders or episodes, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bulimia nervosa as a complement to psychotherapy to reduce binge-eating and purging.

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Fluoxetine 20mg CapsulesAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 12Document updated 19 June 2026

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