Apo-Fluoxetine?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
PROzac?;PROzac? WeeklyT;Sarafem?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Fluoxetine?;Ava-Fluoxetine;CO Fluoxetine;Dom-Fluoxetine;Fluoxetine Capsules BP;FXT 40;Gen-Fluoxetine;JAMP-Fluoxetine;Mint-Fluoxetine;Mylan-Fluoxetine;Novo-Fluoxetine;Nu-Fluoxetine;PHL-Fluoxetine;PMS-Fluoxetine;PRO-Fluoxetine;Prozac?;Q-Fluoxetine;ratio-Fluoxetine;Riva-Fluoxetine;Sandoz-Fluoxetine;Teva-Fluoxetine;ZYM-Fluoxetine
Uses
- It is used to treat low mood (depression).
- It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive problems.
- It is used to treat mood problems caused by monthly periods.
- It is used to treat eating problems.
- It is used to treat panic attacks.
- It is used to ease long-term pain problems.
- It is used to treat anxiety.
- It is used to treat post-traumatic stress.
- Fluoxetine raises chemicals in the brain.
- With low mood (depression), sleep and eating habits may get better fast. Other signs may take up to 4 to 6 weeks to get better.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Take in the morning.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take long-acting products once a week.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Liquid:
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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