Prozac info
Drug
Uses
This
medicine is used to treat depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive
disorder), and bulimia, an eating disorder. Your doctor
may have prescribed this medicine to treat other conditions
as well.
General
Information
This
information is for educational purposes only. Not every
known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is
in this database. If you have questions about your medicines,
talk to your health care provider.
How
it Works
This
medicine works by restoring the balance of a chemical in
the brain (serotonin) by blocking its reuptake into the
nerve cells.
How
to Take It
This
medicine should be taken about the same time each day (with
the exception of the once weeky product). The best time
to take this medicine is in the morning with breakfast.
This medicine may take up to 4 weeks to reach full effect,
but you may see symptoms of depression improving in 1 to
2 weeks.
Possible
Side Effects
- nervousness, anxiety
- trouble sleeping
- nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- If you experience sexual problems, talk to your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions
- Don’t stop taking this medicine until you have consulted
with your doctor first.
- Also, make sure that you know how the medicine affects
you before driving or performing other tasks that require
your full attention.
Overdose
- Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies,
contact your local or regional poison control center.
Drug
Interactions
- Do not take this medicine with thioridizine, or within
5 weeks of taking Prozac.
- Medicines called MAO inhibitors should not be taken while
taking fluoxetine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if
you are unsure which drugs are MAO inhibitors.
- St. John’s Wort should be avoided while taking this
medicine due to the additive effects of serotonin.
Missed
Dose
Take
your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for
your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Keep
this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature
and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer
needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If
you plan on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor to discuss
risks and benefits. This drug is excreted in breast milk.
It is advised not to breast feed while on this medication.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or
health care provider.
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