Prozac Drug Info
Prozac Drug Uses: Prozac is used for depression and has been approved for obsessive compulsive disorders.
How to Use Prozac: Prozac is used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It usually is taken once or twice daily; however, it also has been taken once weekly. Fluoxetine should be taken with food at doses specifically directed by your physician. Individual doses vary greatly between individuals. If discontinued you should gradually withdraw from this medication as directed by your doctor.
Prozac Precautions: The manufacturer of Prozac recommends that women taking Prozac not nurse their infants.
Prozac Drug Interactions: Do not take with MAO inhibitors or for at least two weeks after their discontinuation. MAO inhibitors medications should not be taken for at least five weeks after discontinuing fluoxetine (Prozac). The same is true for Haldol. Most medications affecting the brain have the potential to slow reflexes or impair judgment and caution is advised. This medication has not been studied extensively in the US and re-evaluation periodically by your physician is advised. This medication should not be taken with tryptophan. Caution when taking this medication with the heart drug lanoxin and the anticoagulant coumadin. Check with you pharmacist when taking with other medications.
Prozac Possible Side Effects: Prozac as with most antidepressants can cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. Prozac has been implicated in serious skin rashes and vasculitis. Increased blood pressure can occur and should be monitored. Seizures have been reported. Life-threatening interactions can occur in combination with MAO inhibitors, such as nardil and parnate. MAO inhibitors and Prozac should not be taken together and a waiting period of 14 days between taking these two classes of medications is strongly advised.
Prozac Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of Prozac overdose include: nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, and loss of appetite.
Prozac Storage: Store Prozac at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store Prozac in the bathroom.
Prozac Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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