Prozac is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Prozac affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Prozac is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder), panic disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Prozac may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Prozac is the only antidepressant that is FDA-approved for use in children with depression.
Fluoxetine can be taken with or without food at doses specifically directed by your physician. Try to take fluoxetine at the same time each day. Do not stop taking fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor. It may take several weeks before you to start feeling better.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed.
Side effects:
Prozac is generally well tolerated. It can cause nausea, fast or irregular heat beat, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dizziness, headache, trouble sleeping. Some of these effects will go away within a few weeks as treatment continues. For most people, side effects aren't serious enough to stop taking Prozac. If you have trouble sleeping, take Prozac in the morning. Take it at bedtime if Prozac makes you drowsy. Prozac may also cause sexual dysfunction including a decrease in sex drive, delayed ejaculation, or impotence. Prozac may interact with several medications. For some people, Prozac can increase the level of these medicines in the blood, causing side effects.
If you develop a rash while taking Prozac, call your doctor right away because this can be a sign of a serious medical condition. Do not take the medication during pregnancy. You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Call your doctor!
Effective dosage:
Individual doses vary greatly between individuals.
The usual dose of Prozac is 20mg to 80mg, once a day.
Drug Class: Anti depressants.
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