Prozac Information
Generic Prozac - Fluoxetine is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant which is indicated to deal with depression by affecting particular chemicals in the brain. When such chemicals are unbalanced they cause a range of psychological disturbances such as panic,depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
This antidepressant drug is indicated for the cure of obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders panic attacks,depression, such as bulimia, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Sometimes Generic Prozac - Fluoxetine is used together with Olanzapine (brand name Zyprexa) medicine to deal with depression caused by major affective disorder.
Prozac - generic name Fluoxetine must not be used with such drugs as pimozide, thioridazine, or any MAOI medications. One should be aware of one very dangerous adverse effect - at the beginning of the using of medication patients might experience suicidal thinking, particularly patients younger than twenty four years of age might suffer from this adverse effect.
Let your physician know if you have such symptoms as mood or behavior changes, disturbance, panic attacks, sleep disorders, irritation, agitation, feeling of feeling depressed, aggressiveness, suicide thinkinghostility, hyperactivity, and behavior.
Generic Prozac is not intended for pregnant women as all SSRI antidepressant medications may induce severe and dangerous for life lung impairments in newborns if the women were using this drug during pregnancy. If you become pregnant and stop using Prozac, your depression may occur again.
Prozac - generic name Fluoxetine passes into breast milk and can be toxic to the nursing baby, that's why it's not advisable to takethis drug if you are breastfeeding a child.
Before using Prozac - generic name Fluoxetine, tell your health provider about your existing health disorders such as liver or kidney disorders, diabetes, seizures or epilepsy, bipolar disorder, or a history of misuse of drugs.
If you suffer from these conditions you might need a dosage adjustment.
Because aggrevationof depression and the beginning of suicidal thinking during the initial stage of the treatment might occur, the family of the patient who is under the treatment with Prozac should carefully monitor the changes in his mood, symptoms and behavior.
Generic Prozac - Fluoxetine must be administered according to the prescription of healthcare provider. Don't alter the dose on your own without the instruction of the medical professional. Take this drug for the time that is determined
Defined by the medical professional.
Generic Prozac pill must be taken whole, don't break or chew it, don't break an extended-release capsule as it can alter the action of the medicament.
Generally, the effects of Generic Prozac are observed in four weeks after the beginning of the treatment. Don't stop taking Generic Prozac - Fluoxetine without first consulting with the medical provider as the abrupt treatment cessation might lead to the unwanted adverse effects.
Use this medication regularly. If you miss the dose, take it as soon as remember. Avoid the overdose, so never take two doses at once. In case of overdose, get medical attention without a delay. The signs of the overdose are the following: heartbeat irregularities, fever,nausea, seizures, confusion, fainting, sleep disorders, vomiting, or even coma.
During the treatment with Generic Prozac - Fluoxetine, avoid drinking alcohol.
Generic Prozac - Fluoxetine adverse reactions.
If any kind of allergic reactions happen, get medical attention. The possible allergic reactions are: skin rash, hives, laboured breathing, skin rash, hives, laboured breathing, swelling of face and throat.
In case you experience such reactions as changes in mood or behavior changes, irritation, anxiety, aggressiveness, panic attacks, distribution of sleep, or suicidal thinking, inform your medical professional immediately. If you experience any of the following serious adverse effectssuch as trembling, skin rash and other skin problems, decreased appetite, bad concentration and memory, seizure sweating, nausea, diarrhea, fainting, headache, high fever, heartbeats irregularities, problems with coordination, vomiting, anaemia hallucinations, and some others. Less dangerous side effects are: nervousness, and sexual impairments.
Let your physician know about other medicaments you are using particularly if you are using the following: haloperidolm, clozapine, anticoagulants, vinblastine, clopidogrel, flecainide,alprazolam, tryptophan, seizure medication, or any other antidepressants. Ask your medical provider for the full list of the medicaments that should not be taken together with Generic Prozac.