Prozac (Fluoxetine) Information
Uses
Prozac is used to relieve mental depression in
patients over 18 years of age and to treat obsessive
compulsive disorder (OCD), and bulimia nervosa (an eating
disorder where the patient binge-eats and then vomits)in
adults.
How To Use
How much medicine you take and how often you take it
depends on many factors, including the condition being
treated, your age, and weight. If you have any questions
about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you
are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do
not drink alcohol or take other medicines that cause
drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking
Prozac. Contact your health care provider if
rash or hives develop. Contact your doctor if depression
returns. Diabetes patients - Your diabetes medication
may need to be adjusted while taking Prozac.
Do not use with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of
discontinuing treatment with an MAO inhibitor. After
stopping this medication, wait at least 5 weeks before
starting an MAO inhibitor. Prozac may cause dizziness
or drowsiness. Use with caution while driving or performing
other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical
dexterity. Notify your doctor if you develop thoughts
of suicide. Improvement may not be seen for several
days to a few weeks. Do not take any over-the-counter
or prescription medications or dietary supplements without
talking with your health care provider. Patients with
other medical conditions should talk with their health
care provider before taking Prozac. Do not take
more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so
by your health care provider. Do not stop taking Prozac without talking with your health care provider.
Side Effects
Prozac can cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or
pharmacist if any of the following occurs: Fever; seizures;
suicidal tendencies; heart pounding. Anxiety; weakness;
weight loss; loss of appetite; nausea; dry mouth;upset
stomach; sleeplessness; nervousness; drowsiness; tremor;
sweating; flu syndrome; headache; diarrhea; dizziness;
sore throat; sinus inflammation;sweating; gas; changes
in vision; rash; yawning; decreased sex drive; abnormal
dreams; impotence; abnormal ejaculation. Chills; bleeding;
increased appetite; vomiting; weight gain; agitation;amnesia;
confusion; changes in behavior; sleep disorder; ear
pain; changes in taste; ringing in the ears; frequent
urination; increase in blood pressure.
Precautions
Before using Prozac, tell your health care provider
about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning
to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding; if you are
taking or stop taking any prescription or nonprescription
medication; if you have a history of heart attack or
unstable heart disease; if you have liver or kidney
disease; if you have diabetes; if you have a history
of substance abuse; if you have mania or hypomania;
if you have any other medical conditions
Notes
If you have any questions about your medicine, please
talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If
several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for
the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless
advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage
Store at room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F).
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