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| Brand Name | Prozac |
| Generic Name | Fluoxetine |
| Category | Antidepressant |
| Medication | 20 and 40 mg |
What is Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) and what are its uses?
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) is an antidepressant.
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) helps improve a person's mood. Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) can also help people with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress.
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) is marketed as Sarafem for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe type of premenstrual syndrome.
How does Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) treat?
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) capsules and liquid contain the active ingredient fluoxetine hydrochloride, which is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Antidepressant medicines act on nerve cells in the brain. In the brain there are numerous different chemical compounds called neurotransmitters. These act as chemical messengers between the nerve cells. Serotonin is one such neurotransmitter and has various functions that we know of.
When serotonin is released from nerve cells in the brain it acts to lighten mood. When it is reabsorbed into the nerve cells, it no longer has an effect on mood. It is thought that when depression occurs, there may be a decreased amount of serotonin released from nerve cells in the brain.
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) works by preventing serotonin from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells in the brain. This helps prolong the mood lightening effect of any released serotonin. In this way, Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) helps relieve depression.
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) may also be used in the treatment of bulimia nervosa and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is not fully understood how Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) works in these illnesses.
Dosage: How should you take Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac)?
Symptoms of Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) overdose include
Effect of other drugs consumed with Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac)
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) should not be taken with the following drugs. They may increase or decrease the activity of Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac)
Inform your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) works.
Who should not take Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac)?
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) should not be used if you suffer from uncontrollable epilepsy, manic episodes of manic depression and uncontrollable seizure disorders.
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) can be used during pregnancy, but only with caution and if the benefits to the mother outweigh any risk to the foetus. This is particularly important in the third trimester and prior to and during labour, as Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) may cause side effects or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn baby. Seek medical advice from your doctor if you get pregnant or plan to have a baby while taking Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac).
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) passes into breast milk and may have adverse effects on a nursing infant. Mothers who need to take Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) should discuss the risks and benefits of breastfeeding with their doctor.
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
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What should you watch for while taking Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac)?
Depression and other psychiatric illnesses are associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicide. You should be aware that Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) might not start to make you feel better for at least two to four weeks. However, it is important that you keep taking Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) in order for it to work properly and for you to feel better. If you feel your depression or anxiety has got worse, or if you have any distressing thoughts, or feelings about suicide or harming yourself in these first few weeks, or indeed at any point during treatment or after stopping treatment, then it is very important to talk to your doctor.
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) may reduce your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) affects you and you are sure it won't affect your performance.
SSRI antidepressants have been associated with the development of unpleasant or distressing restlessness and the need to move, often accompanied by an inability to sit or stand still. This is most likely to occur within the first few weeks of treatment. If you experience these symptoms you should consult your doctor.
Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) may cause the amount of sodium in the blood to drop - a condition called hyponatremia. This can cause symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, muscle twitching or convulsions. Elderly people may be particularly susceptible to this effect. You should consult your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms while taking Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac), so that your blood sodium level can be checked if necessary.
You should avoid suddenly stopping Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac), as suddenly stopping SSRIs can cause symptoms such as headache, nausea, pins and needles, dizziness and anxiety. Withdrawal symptoms are temporary and are not due to addiction or dependence on the medicine. They are rare with Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac), because it remains in your blood for a few weeks after you stop taking it, and its blood level naturally decreases slowly over time. However, you should follow the instructions given by your doctor or pharmacist when it is time to stop treatment.
If you experience seizures (convulsions or fits) while taking Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac), consult your doctor immediately, as you will need to stop treatment with Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac). This also applies if you suffer from epilepsy and experience more seizures than normal after starting Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac).
Consult your doctor if you develop a skin rash or other unexplained allergic reaction while taking Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac).
Possible Side effects of Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac)
Side effects of Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) that should be reported to your health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects of Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) that you should report to your health care professional if they continue or are bothersome:
