Fluoxetine ( Prozac )
Fluoxetine ( Prozac ) a serotonin-specific
drug is used then the patient does not respond to heterocyclic
antidepressants. This drug is used mainly in the treatment of depression.
It is also used to treat other psychological disorders , these include:
OCD ( obsessive-compulsive disorder ),
panic disorder, and antiphobic effects. This drug may also be used in
the treatment of bulimia.
Strengths:
Capsules:
10mg, 20 mg
Syrup:
20 mg per 5 ml
Dosages: Actual dosage must be determined
by a physician.
Oral:
Start : 20 mg in morning.
Increases : 20 mg daily.
Maximum : 80 mg in 24 hours.
Warnings
The habit-forming potential is none. This
drug if beneficial should be taken about six months, in a few up to
a year.
Do not take this drug if you are pregnant,
try some non-drug alternatives.
Do not take this drug if planning to become
pregnant. Do not take if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this drug to children or infants.
If over sixty only use drug in small doses and with close monitoring
of it's side effects.
Do not use if: You had negative reactions
to this drug in the past.
Inform your Doctor if: You had negative
reactions to this drug in the pass. If you have epilepsy. If you have
liver or kidney disease. If you are taking any other prescription or
non-prescription drug. If you plan to be under anesthesia or having
any surgery in the next few months, also if you will be under-going
any medical tests.
Fluoxetine ( Symptoms or Effects )
Common: Anxiety or nervousness.
Rare: Abnormal sweating, change in appetite,
constipation, diarrhea, headache, nausea, sedation, seizure, skin rash,
stomach cramps, or trouble sleeping.
See physician always: Abnormal sweating,
anxiety, change in appetite, headache, nausea, nervousness, seizure,
skin rash, stomach cramps, or trouble sleeping.
See physician
if severe: Diarrhea, sedation, or constipation.
Stop taking and
see physician NOW: Seizures or skin rash.
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