Does Fluoxetine Interact With Warfarin?

Name: Does Fluoxetine Interact With Warfarin?
Creator: OmniRx Health

NSAIDs, Aspirin, Warfarin): May potentiate the risk of bleeding ( 7.4 ) Drugs Tightly Bound to Plasma Proteins: May cause a shift in plasma concentrations ( 7.6 , 7.7 ) Olanzapine: When used in combination with fluoxetine, also refer to the Drug Interactions section of the package insert for Symbyax ( 7.7 ) Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval: Do not use fluoxetine with thioridazine or pimozide.

Reviewed by the OmniRx Health clinical team•Last reviewed Jul 4, 2026

Severity: Major

Severity basis: drug interactions section (keywords: do not use). Combining Fluoxetine (SSRI antidepressant) and Warfarin (Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant) is classified as a major interaction.

What to Do

The label advises avoiding this combination or using it only under close medical supervision. Talk to your prescriber or pharmacist before combining them.

How This Interaction Works

Interactions like this one can happen when two medicines have overlapping effects, or when one changes how the other is absorbed, broken down, or cleared from the body. Fluoxetine is a ssri antidepressant and Warfarin is a vitamin k antagonist anticoagulant; together they are documented as a major interaction. How much this matters depends on your dose, your other medications, and your overall health.

If You Take Both Medications

If you have been prescribed both Fluoxetine and Warfarin, do not start, stop, or change either medication on your own — some medicines are unsafe to stop suddenly. Tell your prescriber and pharmacist that you take both so they can decide whether the combination is right for you, adjust the dose, monitor you more closely, or suggest an alternative.

From the FDA Label

NSAIDs, Aspirin, Warfarin): May potentiate the risk of bleeding ( 7.4 ) Drugs Tightly Bound to Plasma Proteins: May cause a shift in plasma concentrations ( 7.6 , 7.7 ) Olanzapine: When used in combination with fluoxetine, also refer to the Drug Interactions section of the package insert for Symbyax ( 7.7 ) Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval: Do not use fluoxetine with thioridazine or pimozide.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 02283de9-6087-45f7-a9ce-3b082ce860de).

Fluoxetine

SSRI antidepressant

Brands: Prozac, Sarafem

View Fluoxetine safety profile

Warfarin

Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant

Brands: Coumadin, Jantoven

View Warfarin safety profile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you take Fluoxetine and Warfarin together?

Fluoxetine and Warfarin have a documented major interaction. The label advises avoiding this combination or using it only under close medical supervision. Talk to your prescriber or pharmacist before combining them.

How serious is the Fluoxetine and Warfarin interaction?

It is classified as a major interaction, based on the FDA label's drug interactions section (keywords: do not use). A major interaction can cause serious harm and often calls for a change in therapy or close monitoring.

What should I do if I'm taking both Fluoxetine and Warfarin?

This information is educational — not medical advice.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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