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This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have already been effectively treated and maintained on the daily form of Prozac Weekly. It is not intended for patients recently diagnosed with depression. Prozac Weekly works by helping to maintain the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain restored by the daily form of Prozac Weekly.
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prozac Weekly
Uses
This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have already been effectively treated and maintained on the daily form of Prozac Weekly. It is not intended for patients recently diagnosed with depression. Prozac Weekly works by helping to maintain the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain restored by the daily form of Prozac Weekly.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include: irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe dizziness or lightheadedness.
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PROZAC WEEKLY |
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Prozac Weekly Delayed Release |
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Prozac Weekly (fluoxetine) 90 mg |
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How To Use
- Take Prozac Weekly by mouth usually once weekly, with or without food; or as directed by your doctor.
- Start taking Prozac Weekly one week after your last dose of the regular (daily) form of fluoxetine.
- Take it exactly as prescribed on the same day each week; this will help you to remember to take it.
- It is important to continue taking Prozac Weekly even if you feel well.
- Also, do not stop taking Prozac Weekly without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
- Nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, drowsiness, sweating, or upset stomach may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, unusual or severe mental/mood changes, uncontrolled movements (tremor), decreased interest in sex, flu-like symptoms (e.g., chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness).
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vision changes, trouble swallowing, swelling or white spots on the mouth and/or tongue, changes in sexual ability, painful and/or prolonged erection.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat.
- An allergic reaction to Prozac Weekly is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, kidney disease, seizures, heart problems, diabetes, any allergies.
- Prozac Weekly may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
- Limit alcoholic beverages.
- Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and/or small amounts of alcohol.
- Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product.
- Caution is advised when using this product in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Prozac Weekly.
- Prozac Weekly should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Prozac Weekly passes into breast milk.
- Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Prozac Weekly is not recommended.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
- Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks, and avoid taking thioridazine within 5 weeks, before or after treatment with Prozac Weekly.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.
- Prozac Weekly is not recommended for use with: weight loss medicine (e.g., sibutramine, phentermine), thioridazine, terfenadine, astemizole.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other SSRI antidepressants (e.g., citalopram, sertraline), nefazodone, venlafaxine, "triptan migraine drugs (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), flecainide, propafenone, haloperidol, clozapine, lithium, tryptophan, blood thinners (e.g., warfarin), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin/hydantoins), trazodone, herbal/ natural products (e.g., St John s wort, ayahuasca).
- Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., alprazolam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), muscle relaxants, psychiatric medicine (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine), certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine).
- Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
- Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products.
- Fluoxetine may affect the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.
- If you take any anti-diabetes medication (e.g., glipizide, glyburide), your dosage of these drugs 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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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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