Fluoxetine

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • PROzac • PROzac Weekly • Rapiflux • Sarafem • Selfemra Canadian Brand Name • Phl-FLUoxetine Descriptions Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and panic disorder. It is also used together with olanzapine to treat depression that is part of bipolar disorder and treatment resistant depression in patients who have received at least 2 previous treatments but did not work well. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This medicine works by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Capsule, Delayed Release • Syrup • Tablet • Capsule • Solution

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common • Hives, itching, skin rash • inability to sit still • restlessness Less common • Chills or fever • joint or muscle pain Rare • Anxiety • cold sweats • confusion • cool pale skin • diarrhea • difficulty with concentration • drowsiness • dryness of the mouth • excessive hunger • fast or irregular heartbeat • headache • increased sweating • increased thirst • lack of energy • mood or behavior changes • overactive reflexes • purple or red spots on the skin • racing heartbeat • seizures • shakiness or unsteady walk • shivering or shaking • talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control • trouble with breathing • unusual or incomplete body or facial movements • unusual tiredness or weakness Incidence not known • Agitation • back or leg pains • bleeding gums • blindness • blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin • bloating • blood in the urine or stools • bloody, black or tarry stools • blue-yellow color blindness • blurred vision • chest pain, discomfort, or tightness • clay-colored stools • constipation • continuing vomiting • cough or dry cough • dark urine • decreased interest in sexual intercourse • decreased urine output • decreased vision • delayed or inability to have an orgasm • depression • difficulty with breathing • difficulty with swallowing • dizziness or lightheadedness • eye pain • fainting • fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse...

Brand name Prozac Lexapro What is the generic drug? fluoxetine escitalopram Is a generic version available? yes yes What does it treat? major depressive disorder depressive symptoms of depression What forms does it come in? oral tablet oral capsule delayed-release oral capsule oral solution oral tablet oral solution What strengths does it come in? oral tablet: 10 mg, 20 mg, 60 mg oral capsule: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg delayed-release oral capsule: 90 mg oral solution: 20 mg/5 mL oral tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg oral solution: 5 mg/5 mL What is the typical length of treatment? short-term or long-term short-term or long-term How do I store this drug? at room temperature from 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) at room temperature of 77°F (25°C) Is this a controlled substance? no no Is there a risk of withdrawal? yes† yes† Does this drug have potential for misuse? no no Prozac and Lexapro are each available as generic drugs. In general, generic drugs cost less than their brand-name counterparts. Most health insurance companies cover both drugs. As brand-name drugs, Prozac and Lexapro cost about the same. However, your out-of-pocket costs will depend on your health insurance plan. Both medications are available at most pharmacies. The side effects of Prozac and Lexapro are fairly similar. However, Lexapro’s side effects tend to be more mild. For example, Prozac is linked with more nausea and diarrhea, especially when you first start taking it. Sleeping problems also tend to be more intense ...

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. You may take the medicine with or without food. You may have to take fluoxetine for a month or longer before you begin to feel better. If you are using the oral liquid, shake the bottle well before measuring each dose. Measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. A regular household teaspoon will not measure the proper amount of medicine. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For oral dosage forms (capsules, delayed-release capsules, pulvules, or solution): • For bulimia nervosa: • Adults—60 milligrams (mg) once a day in the morning. • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. • For depression: • Adults—At first, 20 milligrams (mg) once a day in the morning. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. If you are taking more than 20 mg per day, you may take the capsule once a day i...

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