Understanding What is the Black Box Warning on Fluoxetine?
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The black box warning is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) most severe warning, and one was mandated for fluoxetine and other antidepressants in 2004. Specifically, **what is the black box warning on fluoxetine?** It alerts healthcare professionals and patients to the increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults who take this medication.
