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Medication Drug Prozac Fluoxetine
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Prozac and Use
Indication:
.Prozac medication has also been used to treat panic attacks,
obesity, and alcoholism.
Take Prozac medication by mouth usually once daily in the
morning, with or without food; or as directed by your doctor. The
dosage is based on your medical condition and response to
therapy. Some medical conditions may require a different dosing
schedule (e.g., twice daily in the morning and at noon) as
determined by your doctor. Take this medication exactly as
prescribed. It is important to continue taking this medication
even if you feel well. Also, do not stop taking this medication
without consulting your doctor. It may take up to 4 weeks before
the full benefit of this drug takes effect.
Prescription Drug Prozac Side
Effects:
Nausea, headache, trouble
sleeping, dry mouth, drowsiness, sweating, or upset stomach may
occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your
doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these
serious side effects occur: loss of appetite, unusual weight
loss, unusual or severe mental/mood changes, uncontrolled
movements (tremor), decreased interest in sex, flu-like symptoms
(e.g., chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness). Tell your doctor
immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects
occur: vision changes, trouble swallowing, swelling or white
spots on the mouth and/or tongue, changes in sexual ability,
painful and/or prolonged erection. Tell your doctor immediately
if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects
occur: fainting, irregular/fast heartbeat. An allergic reaction
to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if
it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Precautions on using Prozac
prescription:
Tell your doctor your medical
history, especially of: liver problems, kidney disease, seizures,
heart problems, diabetes, any allergies. Prozac medication may
make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities
requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit
alcoholic beverages. Liquid preparations of Prozac product may
contain sugar and/or small amounts of alcohol. Caution is advised
if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask
your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of Prozac Caution is
advised when using this product in the elderly because they may
be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. Prozac medication
should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug passes into
breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant,
breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding.
Prozac Drug Interaction:
Certain medications taken with
Prozac could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid,
linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline,
tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks, and avoid taking thioridazine
within 5 weeks, before or after treatment with this medication.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.
This drug is not recommended for use with: weight loss medicine
(e.g., sibutramine, phentermine), thioridazine, terfenadine,
astemizole. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell
your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication
you may use, especially: other SSRI antidepressants (e.g.,
citalopram, sertraline), nefazodone, trazodone, venlafaxine, "triptan"
migraine drugs (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), tramadol,
tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline),
flecainide, propafenone, haloperidol, clozapine, lithium,
tryptophan, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), anti-seizure drugs
(e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin/hydantoins), herbal/natural
products (e.g., St John's wort, ayahuasca). Tell your doctor if
you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for
sleep, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., alprazolam),
narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), muscle relaxants,
psychiatric medicine (e.g., phenothiazines such as
chlorpromazine), certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold
products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing
ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these
products. Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc
prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide, sotalol, quinidine,
procainamide, sparfloxacin, "water pills" (diuretics such as
furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more details. Fluoxetine may affect the amount of glucose
(sugar) in your blood. If you take any anti-diabetes medication
(e.g., glipizide, glyburide, metformin), your dosage of these
drugs may need to be adjusted when fluoxetine is started or
discontinued. Consult your doctor. Do not start or stop any
medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Prozac Overdose:
If Prozac overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: irregular
heartbeat, fainting, severe dizziness or lightheadedness.
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