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| Uses |
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| | Prozac 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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| | This medicine 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. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response
to therapy. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Nausea, vomiting, loss of
appetite nervousness, anxiety trouble sleeping If you experience sexual problems,
talk to your doctor. |
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| Precautions |
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| | Make sure that you know how
Prozac 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. This drug is excreted in breast milk. It is advised not
to breast feed while on this medication. If you plan on becoming pregnant, talk
to your doctor to discuss risks and benefits. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Do not take this medicine
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 of Prozac
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 Prozac
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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