Prozac

Prozac USES: This medication is used to treat depression, bulimia, obesity and various obsessive-compulsive disorders. This medication may also be used to treat PMS (premenstrual syndrome).

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Prozac Uses This medication is used to treat depression, bulimia, obesity and various obsessive-compulsive disorders. This medication may also be used to treat PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Notes Do not allow anyone else to take this medication. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos When sold as Prozac fluoxetine is 5 packs of Prozac Grope for Luna. Oct 30 2007, 14:16 How To Use May be taken with food to prevent stomach upset. Take this as prescribed. Try to take each dose at the same time(s) each day so you remember to take it routinely. Side Effects May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Other side effects include heartburn, loss of appetite, headache, anxiety, flushing or sweating, change in sexual desire or ability. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop a rapid heart rate, difficulty swallowing, white spots or swelling of the mouth/tongue or difficulty urinating. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell doctor your medical history, especially of a recent heart attack, a history of seizures; heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes and of any allergies Because fluoxetine may make you dizzy/drowsy, use caution performing tasks that require alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol consumption. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk. The manufacturer of this drug states that taking this drug while breast-feeding is not recommended. Consult with your doctor about breast-feeding. Missed Dose It is not necessary to make up the missed dose. Skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of tranquilizers, antidepressants, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline), lithium, phenytoin, carbamazepine, tryptophan, medication for anxiety (e.g., diazepam), drugs used for diabetes, as well as fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine, sumatriptan and dexfenfluramine. Fluoxetine may affect the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Your dosage of diabetes medication may need to be adjusted when fluoxetine is started or discontinued. Consult your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 46 Location: Medina, Ohio Time Taken: 1 years Reason: Depression Date: 13 March 2008 Side Effects The only side effect that I experienced is for the first few weeks that I was taking it, I really didn't "care" about anything. I then stablized and since then the medication has worked fantastic with no side effects. Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 20 Time Taken: 10 weeks Reason: situational depression Date: 18 June 2007 Side Effects nausea, restlessness, depression, insomnia Additional Thoughts vomited up the pills twice during the first few weeks, depressed because i knew it would take 3-4 weeks to take full effect (so i was also prescribed quicker-acting wellbutrin), problems sleeping. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 18 Time Taken: 6 months Reason: Depression Date: 19 June 2007 Side Effects Slight weight loss Additional Thoughts I was on Prozac for 6 months when I was only 17 and it worked wonders for me. I did not have high hopes for the medication to work, but it gradually did. I really didn't suffer any bad side effects either, just weight loss which was fine by me. I was able to slowly come off of it with my doctor's approval and had no bad effects of the withdrawal either. It might not work for everyone, but it was exactly what I needed. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 17 Time Taken: 3.5 months Reason: depression Date: 20 June 2007 Side Effects agressive behaviour, lost appetitte, low weight, no positive effects Additional Thoughts This is too weak drug. I was taking it like vitamins. I've lost completly appettite and i was more agressive. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 34 Time Taken: 5 months Reason: depression and mood swings Date: 25 June 2007 Side Effects none Additional Thoughts I had been on other drugs but after tracking my daily moods for about 3 months it became apparent my period was causing my main mood swings. My doctor said that Prozac worked well for that and I have really been very stable since getting on it.

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