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(Generic name: Fluoxetine)
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(Generic name: Fluoxetine)
IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Studies have shown that
children and teenagers who take antidepressants ('mood elevators') such
as fluoxetine or Prozac may be more likely to think about harming or
killing themselves or to plan or try to do so than children who do not
take antidepressants. If your child’s
doctor has prescribed fluoxetine for your child, you should watch his or
her behavior very carefully, especially at the beginning of treatment
and any time his or her dose is increased or decreased. Your child may
develop serious symptoms very suddenly, so it is important to pay
attention to his or her behavior every day. Call your child’s doctor
right away if he or she experiences any of these symptoms: new or
worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing him- or herself
or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks;
difficulty falling or staying asleep; irritability; aggressive behavior;
acting without thinking; severe restlessness; frenzied abnormal
excitement, or any other sudden or unusual changes in behavior. Your
child’s doctor will want to see your child often while he or she is
taking fluoxetine, especially at the beginning of his or her treatment
.Your child’s doctor may also want to speak with you or your child by
telephone from time to time. Be sure that your child keeps all
appointments for office visits or telephone conversations with his or
her doctor. Your child's doctor or pharmacist will give you the
manufacturer’s patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when your
child begins treatment with fluoxetine. Read the information carefully
and ask your child's doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You
also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antidepressants/MG template.pdf. Talk to
your child’s doctor about the risks of giving fluoxetine to your child. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is used to
treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't
go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating
disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and
worry about these attacks). Fluoxetine (Sarafem) is used to relieve the symptoms
of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, irritability,
bloating, and breast tenderness. Fluoxetine is in a class of medications called
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the
amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental
balance.
How should this medicine be used?
Fluoxetine (Prozac) comes as a
capsule, a tablet, a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule, and a solution
(liquid) to take by mouth. Fluoxetine may be taken with or without food.
Fluoxetine (Sarafem) comes as a capsule to take by mouth. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
capsule, tablet, and liquid are usually taken once a day in the morning or twice
a day, in the morning and at noon. Fluoxetine delayed-relayed capsule is usually
taken once a week. Fluoxetine (Sarafem) is usually taken once a day, either
every day of the month or on certain days of the month. To help you remember to
take fluoxetine, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not understand. Take fluoxetine exactly as directed. Do
not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low
dose of fluoxetine and gradually increase your dose.
It may take 4 to 5 weeks or longer
before you feel the full benefit of fluoxetine. Continue to take fluoxetine even
if you feel well. Do not stop taking fluoxetine without talking to your doctor.
Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Other uses for this medicine
Fluoxetine is also sometimes used
to treat alcoholism, attention-deficit disorder, borderline personality
disorder, sleep disorders, headaches, mental illness, posttraumatic stress
disorder, Tourette's syndrome, obesity, sexual problems, and phobias. Talk to
your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your
condition.
This medication may be prescribed
for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking fluoxetine,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to fluoxetine or any other medications.
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do not take fluoxetine if you are taking
monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including phenelzine (Nardil) and
tranylcypromine (Parnate), or have stopped taking them within the past 2
weeks. Do not take fluoxetine with thioridazine (Mellaril).
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what other
prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional
supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of
the following: alprazolam (Xanax); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as
warfarin (Coumadin); antidepressants (mood elevators) such as amitriptyline
(Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin),
doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl,
Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); aspirin
and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); diazepam
(Valium); digoxin (Lanoxin); flecainide (Tambocor); insulin or oral
medications for diabetes; lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for
anxiety and Parkinson's disease; medications for mental illness such as
clozapine (Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), and pimozide (Orap); medications
for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) and phenytoin (Dilantin);
sedatives; sleeping pills; sumatriptan (Imitrex); tranquilizers; tryptophan;
and vinblastine (Velban). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your
medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
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tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family
has or has ever had depression, bipolar disorder (mood that changes from
depressed to abnormally excited), or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited
mood), or if you or anyone in your family has thought about or attempted
suicide. Also tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and
if you have or have ever had diabetes, seizures, or liver or heart disease.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
fluoxetine, call your doctor.
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you should know that fluoxetine may make you
drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this
medication affects you.
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remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness
caused by this medication.
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you should know that your mental health may
change in unexpected ways, especially at the beginning of your treatment and
at any time your dose is increased or decreased. These changes may occur at
any time if you have depression or other mental illness, whether or not you
are taking fluoxetine or any other medication. You, your family, or your
caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the
following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or
killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation;
panic attacks; difficulty falling or staying asleep; irritability;
aggressive behavior; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and
frenzied, abnormal excitement.Be sure that your family or caregiver knows
which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor when you are
unable to seek treatment on your own.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you
remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to
make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Fluoxetine may cause side effects.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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nervousness
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difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
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upset stomach
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dry mouth
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sore throat
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drowsiness
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weakness
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shaking hands that you cannot control
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loss of appetite
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weight loss
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changes in sex drive or ability
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excessive sweating
Some side effects can be serious.
The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them or those
listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
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skin rash
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hives
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fever
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joint pain
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swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips,
eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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seeing things or hearing voices that do not
exist (hallucinating)
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seizure
Fluoxetine may cause other side
effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this
medication.
What storage conditions are needed for this
medicine?
Keep this medication in the
container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your
local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is
not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
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unsteadiness
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confusion
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unresponsiveness
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nervousness
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shaking hands that you cannot control
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dizziness
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rapid, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
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seeing things or hearing voices that do not
exist (hallucinating)
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fever
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fainting
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coma
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your
doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your
medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your
prescription
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