Amoxicillin and Fluoxetine: Can You Take Them Together?

Here's what FDA-approved drug labeling shows.

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Interaction Found

Amoxicillin and fluoxetine can interact in your body. Fluoxetine may affect how amoxicillin works. This could reduce the antibiotic's effectiveness or cause unexpected side effects.

What to do: Tell your doctor and pharmacist that you take both medicines. They can monitor you for any problems. Do not stop either medication without talking to your doctor first.

Source: FDA-approved drug labeling via openFDA

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Amoxicillin — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

Fluoxetine — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

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SafeCheck provides drug interaction information from FDA-approved product labeling (openFDA). This is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making medication decisions.