Generic Prozac antidepressant medication 0
Generic Prozac is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant medication which ismintended to deal with depression by affecting particular chemicals in the brain. When such chemical substances are unbalanced they cause different mental disorders such as depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive dosorders.
This antidepressant medication is indicated for the treatment of panic attacks,depression, eating disorders obsessive-compulsive disorder, such as bulimia, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Sometimes Generic Prozac – Fluoxetine is taken together with Olanzapine (Zyprexa) drug to fight depression caused by bipolar disorder.
Prozac is not recommended to be used with such medicines as pimozide, thioridazine, or any MAOI medications. One should be aware of one very serious adverse effect – at the beginning of the taking the medication patients might experience suicidal thinking, particularly individuals younger than twenty four years of age can have such side reaction.
Let your doctor know if you have such conditions as mood or behavior changes, disturbance, panic attacks, distribution of sleep, irritation, agitation, feeling of suicide thoughtshostility, hyperactivity, feeling depressed, aggressiveness, and behavior.
Prozac – generic name Fluoxetine is not indicated for pregnant women as all SSRI antidepressants are likely to induce serious and life threating lung problems in newborns if the women were using this medication while being pregnant. In cae you become pregnant and stop taking Prozac, your depression might appear again.
Generic Prozac – Fluoxetine passes into breast milk and may be harmful to the nursing baby, so it’s not advisable to usethis medication if you are nursing a child.
Prior taking Generic Prozac, notify your medical professional about your existing medical problems such as liver or kidney disorders, diabetes, seizures or epilepsy, bipolar disorder, or a history of misuse of drugs.
If you have from such conditions you may need a dosage adjustment.
As worseningof depression and the beginning of suicidal thinking during the beginning of the treatment can appear, the family of the patient who is using Prozac – generic name Fluoxetine should carefully monitor the changes in his mood, symptoms and behavior.
Generic Prozac – Fluoxetine should be administered as it is prescribed by the medical provider. Never alter the dosage on your own without the recommendation of the medical professional. Use this drug for the time that is determined
Defined by the physician.
Generic Prozac medicine is to be taken whole, don’t break or chew it, don’t break a long-acting capsule as it may affect the action of the medicament.
Generally, the action of Generic Prozac are observed in four weeks after the starting of using the medication. Don’t stop using Generic Prozac without 1-st consulting with the physician as the sudden treatment cessation may lead to the unfavourable side reactions.
Use this medicament on a regular basis. In case you miss the dose, take it as soon as remember. Avoid the overdose, so never take two dosages at once. In case of overdose, seek medical attention right away. The signs of the overdose are the following: heartbeat irregularities, vomiting, distribution of sleep, fever, fainting, confusion,nausea, seizures, or even coma.
When treating with Generic Prozac – Fluoxetine, avoid consuming drinks that contain alcohol.
Generic Prozac – Fluoxetine side effects.
In case any kind of allergic reactions occur, seek medical attention. The possible allergic reactions are: skin rash, hives, difficult breathing, skin rash, hives, difficult breathing, swelling of face and throat.
In case you have such reactions as changes in mood or behavior changes, disturbance, aggressiveness, panic attacks, irritation, distribution of sleep, or suicidal thinking, call your medical professional immediately. If you experience any of the following serious side effectssuch as irregular heartbeat, problems with coordination, fainting, high fever, diarrhea, headache, vomiting, seizure problems with concentrating and memory, skin rash and other skin problems, tremors, sweating, decreased appetite, nausea, weakness hallucinations, and some others. Less serious adverse reactions are: increased appetite, and sexual disorders.
Let your physician know about other medicines you are taking particularly if you are using the following: clopidogrel, anticoagulants, haloperidolm, vinblastine, clozapine, tryptophan, flecainide,alprazolam, seizure medication, or any other antidepressants. Ask your health provider for the full list of the drugs that should not be taken together with Generic Prozac – Fluoxetine.