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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.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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