Product Description
Common use
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant which is used to treat bulimia nervosa
obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, panic
disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Fluoxetine restores the
balance of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, which helps to
improve mood. Fluoxetine is used in conjunction with another medication
at times, called olanzapine, to treat depression caused by bipolar
disorder.
Dosage and direction
Take it orally with or without food/milk.
The recommended dose for treating depression in adults is 20-80 mg of Fluoxetine daily.
The recommended dose in children is 10-20 mg daily.
The recommended dose for treating bulimia is 60 mg of Fluoxetine daily. Duration of treatment may be about 52 weeks.
The recommended dose for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults and children is 20-60 mg daily.
The recommended dose for treating panic disorder is 10-60 mg daily.
The recommended dose for treating resistant depression is 20-50 mg of Fluoxetine once daily in the evening.
Note: this instruction presented here is just for review. It's very necessary
to consult your doctor before using. It will help you to get best
results.
Precautions
Use with caution if
your medical history include kidney disease, liver problems, seizures,
diabetes, heart problems, any allergies from taking this medicine. Use
Fluoxetine with caution in the elderly patients because they may be more
sensitive to the effects of Fluoxetine. Fluoxetine should not be used
during pregnancy, (when becoming pregnant) or during lactation without
doctor's advice. Do not use Fluoxetine before breast-feeding without
doctor's permission.
Contraindications
Fluoxetine is not allowed in people who are taking monoamine oxidase
inhibitors (MAOIs). Also it is contraindicated in patients who are
hypersensitive to any components of this medicine.
Possible side effect
They may include all types of an allergic reaction. Also the most possible side effects include:
severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
very stiff muscles, high fever, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, overactive reflexes;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination;
headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion,
hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that
stops.
Less serious include:
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;
drowsiness, dizziness, feeling nervous;
mild nausea, upset stomach, constipation;
increased appetite, weight changes;
sleep problems;
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;
dry mouth.
If you experience one of them stop using Fluoxetine and tell your
doctor as soon as possible. Also consult your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual.
Drug interaction
Fluoxetine may interact with
the following drugs: alprazolam; clozapine; flecainide; haloperidol;
seizure medication such as phenytoin or carbamazepine; tryptophan;
vinblastine; a blood thinner such as warfarin; almotriptan,
frovatriptan, sumatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, or zolmitriptan; or
any other antidepressants such as amitriptyline, escitalopram,
imipramine, sertraline, and others. Consult your doctor before taking
any medicine for arthritis, pain, fever, or swelling. This includes
aspirin and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac,
indomethacin, piroxicam, nabumetone, etodolac, and others. Taking any of
these medications with fluoxetine may cause you to bruise or bleed
easily. Also note that interaction between two medications does not
always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Usually it affects
the the effect of drugs, so consult your doctor about the way these
interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Missed dose
If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you
remember. But do not take if it is too late or almost time for your next
dose. Do not increase your recommended dose. Take your usual dose next
day in the same regular time.
Overdose
Symptoms of Fluoxetine overdose may include vomiting, nausea, fever,
rapid or uneven heartbeat, sleepiness, confusion, seizures, fainting, or
coma. If you experience one of them or any unusual symptoms call your
doctor immediately.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F).
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