{"id":18701,"date":"2017-12-05T21:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T15:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18701"},"modified":"2018-08-02T14:15:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T08:45:02","slug":"fluoxetine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18701","title":{"rendered":"Fluoxetine \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Fluoxetine hydrochloride,\u00a0Selfemra,\u00a0 Prozac<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors\u00a0(SSRIs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong>\u00a0fluoxetine hydrochloride<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and quick information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fluoxetine hydrochloride belongs to the class Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors\u00a0(SSRIs) of Antidepressants.\u00a0 Its mechanism of action is not entirely clear but it is thought to work by increasing the levels of a neurotransmitter, serotonin in the brain by preventing its reabsorption. Serotonin is known as the happy chemical as it promotes the feeling of happiness and wellbeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is It Approved By U.S. FDA?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fluoxetine is approved by the U.S. FDA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Fluoxetine hydrochloride:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are a number of disorders that can be treated using Fluoxetine. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bulimia Nervosa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Depressive Disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Panic Disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bipolar Disorder <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Fluoxetine Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The most commonly occurring side-effects that are reported so far are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mild nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Increased appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weight changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Decreased sex drive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Difficulty having an orgasm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Agitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Shakiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Coma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Overactive reflexes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you observe any side effects while being on the drug,\u00a0 inform your doctor and seek medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of Fluoxetine hydrochloride:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Healthcare provider\u2019s prescription for the dosage of any medication depends on following factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Age of the patient<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Current medical condition<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Other medications already being used<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severity of disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dosage generally recommended are 20-80 mg daily for adults and 10-20 mg for children. It should not be given to children less than 7 years. However, you should take the medicine in dosage prescribed by your doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss the Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you miss a dose, either take the missed dose before a sufficient time from next scheduled dose or skip it altogether if it is the time of your next scheduled dose. Do nopt take an extra dose to make up for the missed dose as it might cause overdose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seek medical attention immediately and consult your doctor in case of overdose because it can cause side-effects like constipation, drowsiness, dizziness and insomnia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Fluoxetine hydrochloride:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Following is the list of some of the drugs that react with Fluoxetine hydrochloride:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">alprazolam (Xanax)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">aspirin (Aspirin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">esomeprazole magnesium (Nexium)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">celebrex (Celebrex)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">clozapine (Clozaril)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">flecainide acetate (Tambocor)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">haloperidol (Haldol)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits You Must Follow When on Fluoxetine hydrochloride:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You are advised to make following changes in your lifestyle while on Fluoxetine hydrochloride: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take doses according to doctor\u2019s prescription and not longer than recommended<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you are using an extended-release capsule then swallow it as a whole. Do not break or crush it before consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Do not take NSAIDs like aspirin, naproxen, paracetamol, diclofenac and others<\/li>\n<li>Do not drive or do any other activities that might require alertness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe Is Fluoxetine hydrochloride for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fluoxetine is classified as pregnancy category C by the U.S. FDA. It should only be given to a pregnant woman if the benefits outweigh risks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fluoxetine hydrochloride gets excreted in the breast milk and hence should not be taken by nursing mothers. If it is necessary for the mother to take the drug, breastfeeding should be stopped.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Fluoxetine hydrochloride:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Long-term use of Fluoxetine can be harmful and even cause addiction. It can also get collected in tissues of the body and stay there for long. You might also face side-effects like a headache, dizziness, insomnia and over-reactive reflexes on prolonged use. Do not stop this medication abruptly after a prolonged use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Fluoxetine hydrochloride:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fluoxetine\u00a0hydrochloride is available as 20mg and 10 mg capsules. They are available for sale at various local medical stores and government hospital under the supervision of FDA on prescription only.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Fluoxetine hydrochloride,\u00a0Selfemra,\u00a0 Prozac Category: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors\u00a0(SSRIs) Generic Name: \u00a0fluoxetine hydrochloride Introduction and quick information: Fluoxetine hydrochloride belongs to the class Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors\u00a0(SSRIs) of Antidepressants.\u00a0 Its mechanism of action is not entirely clear but it is thought to work by increasing the levels of a neurotransmitter, serotonin in the brain [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":34283,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18940],"tags":[29819,29820],"class_list":["post-18701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-know-your-drug","tag-fluoxetine","tag-fluoxetine-side-effects"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18701\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/34283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}