Product Description

Fluoxetine (Prozac) Use

Prozac is the most widely prescribed antidepressant in the world. More than 40 million people have taken Prozac to treat their depression.

How Fluoxetine (Prozac) works

Prozac works by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that helps control our sleep patterns, our appetite cravings, and the way we feel emotionally. Studies show that increasing the availability of serotonin can greatly reduce symptoms of depression.

How to take Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Take Prozac (Generic) exactly as directed by your doctor. The normal prescribed dose for Generic Prozac is one 20mg or 40 mg capsule a day. For best results, take Prozac at the same time every day.

Fluoxetine (Prozac) precautions

If you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) within the last 14 days, DO NOT take Prozac. Serious, even fatal reactions can occur when these two medications are combined.

What to tell your doctor

Before taking Prozac, be sure to tell your doctor if you suffer from any one of the following conditions: liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, seizures, manic disorder, or thoughts of suicide. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or nursing. Prozac is in the FDA pregnancy category C, which means that it is not known whether Prozac will be harmful to an unborn baby or nursing infant.

Fluoxetine (Prozac) side effects

During clinical studies, the most frequently reported side effects were nausea, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, anxiety, nervousness, weakness, loss of appetite, tremors, dry mouth, sweating, decreased sex drive, and/or yawning. NOTE: These side effects tend to go away within a few weeks, and in most cases, are not serious enough to stop treatment. If more serious side effects occur during your treatment with Prozac, such as, allergic reaction, irregular heartbeat, change in blood pressure, chills or fever, or unusual bleeding or bruising, stop treatment and seek medical attention.