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| Uses |
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| | Fluoxetine 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.
This medicine works by restoring the balance of a chemical in the brain (serotonin)
by blocking its reuptake into the nerve cells. |
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| Directions |
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| | Fluoxetine 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. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Trouble sleeping nausea, vomiting,
loss of appetite nervousness, anxiety If you experience sexual problems, talk
to your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist. |
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| Precautions |
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| | Make sure that you know how
Fluoxetine affects you before driving or performing other tasks that require your
full attention. Don’t stop taking this medicine until you have consulted
with your doctor first. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using esomeprazole.
Based on information for similar drugs, this medication may pass into breast milk.
Therefore, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Do not take Fluoxetine 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. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | 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. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Fluoxetine
at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. |
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Allergies
