F-20 Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimary uses of F-20 Tablet
Depression, Anxiety disorder, Phobia
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
MRP
₹32
₹3.2/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of F-20 Tablet
Uses of F-20 Tablet
F-20 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
F-20 Tablet side effects
Common
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Fatigue.
How to use F-20 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. F-20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How F-20 Tablet works
F-20 Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
In Depth Information on F-20 Tablet
Expert advice for F-20 Tablet
- It can take 2-3 weeks for F-20 to start working.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the F-20, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- If your doctor asks you to stop F-20, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
- The addiction/dependence potential of F-20 is very less.
- You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.
F-20 Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for F-20 Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
F-20 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
F-20 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
F-20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
F-20 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
F-20 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of F-20 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
F-20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of F-20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions about F-20 Tablet
Frequently asked questions about Fluoxetine
F-20 is an antidepressant drug and belongs to the class of selective serotonin re−uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In adults, this medicine is used to treat major depressive episodes, eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In children and adolescents aged eight years and above, it is used to treat moderate to severe major depressive disorder. Consult a doctor if you think you are suffering from depression as the treatment should always be taken as advised by a doctor.
F-20 is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOIs). It is an antidepressant and belongs to a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect associated with the use of F-20. However, F-20 can also cause other sleep problems like insomnia (inability to sleep) and abnormal dreams. Talk to your doctor in case you experience sleep problems while taking F-20.
F-20 has not been reported to cause constipation. Talk to your doctor if you experience constipation while taking F-20.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with citalopram?
Fluoxetine and citalopram both increase the serotonin levels and when used together can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (fever, muscle stiffness or tremor, confusion, irritability, and extreme agitation). ECG monitoring may also be required as there could be some changes in your heart rhythm (prolonged QTc interval). Talk to your doctor as you may need an alternative for one of these medicines.
F-20 is not a placebo, it is an active drug, an antidepressant which belongs to the class of medications known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
F-20 is not a stimulant. It is an antidepressant and belongs to a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with diazepam?
Fluoxetine can be taken with diazepam. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
F-20 does not cause weight gain, rather it causes weight loss, which is a common side effect seen with its use. Weight loss is usually proportional to baseline body weight. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking F-20.
F-20 can make you feel tired. Fatigue (extreme tiredness) is a very common side effect of F-20. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking it as the dose may need to be changed.
Yes, like any other medicine F-20 has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
F-20 is used for the treatment of anxiety and other associated conditions like panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias. It also helps in depression associated with or without anxiety. Consult a doctor for the right treatment of your anxiety before starting any medicines.
F-20 has not been reported to cause acne. Talk to your doctor if you develop acne while taking F-20.
F-20 works if taken for the right indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Headache is a very common side effect of F-20. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive headache while taking F-20.
Nausea is a very common side effect of F-20. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive nausea while taking F-20.
You should take F-20 only for the duration as advised by your doctor. Also, you should not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.
You should take F-20 only for the duration as advised by your doctor. You should not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.
F-20 is not used for the treatment of hot flushes. It is used for the treatment of depression and belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin re−uptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with paracetamol?
Fluoxetine can be taken with paracetamol, however, when taken together paracetamol can increase the antidepressant effect of fluoxetine. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines as there could be other effects of using the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with amitriptyline?
Fluoxetine may possibly change the blood levels of amitriptyline. Your doctor may need to lower the dose of amitriptyline when administered with fluoxetine. Talk to your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with alcohol?
Fluoxetine when taken with alcohol, does not increase the effects of alcohol, however, it may affect your judgment or coordination and make you dizzy. Talk to your doctor regarding the use of alcohol when you are taking fluoxetine.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with lorazepam?
Fluoxetine can be taken with lorazepam. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with omeprazole?
Fluoxetine may increase the level or effect of omeprazole by decreasing its metabolism. Consult a doctor before taking the two medicines together.
F-20 can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with amoxicillin?
Fluoxetine can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Consult a doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with ibuprofen?
Fluoxetine, when given with ibuprofen, may increase the risk of gastric side effects. Consult a doctor before taking the two medicines together.
F-20. when given with phentermine, may increase the effects of phentermine like nervousness, anxiety, restlessness. There could also be an increased risk of serotonin syndrome (fever, muscle stiffness or tremor, confusion, irritability, and extreme agitation). The reason for an increase in toxicity is not clear. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with tramadol?
Fluoxetine when taken along with tramadol, can lead to an increased risk of serotonin syndrome (fever, muscle stiffness or tremor, confusion, irritability, and extreme agitation). Consult a doctor before taking the two medicines together.
F-20 is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
F-20 is not addictive in nature. No habit forming potential has been seen with its use. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding the duration of its use.
There have been some reports showing an increased risk of birth defects affecting the heart in babies when the mother took F-20 during the first few months of pregnancy. When taken during the last three months of pregnancy, it may increase the risk of a serious condition in babies, called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the new born (PPHN), making the baby breathe faster and appear bluish. These symptoms usually begin during the first 24 hours after the baby is born. So, it is advisable not to use F-20 during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or you are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
F-20 is not a controlled substance. It's a prescription medicine and is available on providing a valid prescription.
F-20 is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin re−uptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants.
F-20 is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin re−uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) antidepressants.
Q. Can I take fluoxetine with naproxen?
Fluoxetine, when given with naproxen, may increase the risk of gastric side effects. Consult a doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Taking F-20 with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
F-20 with Moclobemide
LIFE-THREATENING
F-20 with Terfenadine
LIFE-THREATENING
F-20 with Tizanidine
LIFE-THREATENING
F-20 with Linezolid
LIFE-THREATENING
Medicines with composition Linezolid: Mapzolide, Maxolid, Lynomarc CX, Megazolid, Linoplus, Linibact, Cadlizo, Capzolid, Lizolid, CADIZO, Entavar, Xolid, Plusline, Lizomed, Oxolid, Lizobact, Lizomac, Nirzolid, Linosept, Linospan, Lynomarc, Hospilid, Lintran, Linokem, Lancure, Orlina, Linomax, Lnz, Dinotiv, Linowin, Linozid, Limet, Walibur, Inzolid, Lineace, Linetic, Lizoforce, Afdilinz, Lizemox, Linzon, Zemlid, Linid, Alzolid, Linzex, Calinolid
F-20 with Selegiline
LIFE-THREATENING
F-20 with Rasagiline
LIFE-THREATENING
F-20 with Sibutramine
LIFE-THREATENING
F-20 with Reboxetine
LIFE-THREATENING
F-20 with Pimozide
SERIOUS
F-20 with Fenoverine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Fenoverine: Spasmopriv
F-20 with Amineptine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Amineptine: Survector
F-20 with Celiprolol
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Celiprolol: Celipress
F-20 with Butorphanol
SERIOUS
F-20 with Cyclandelate
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Cyclandelate: Cevadil, Cyclospasmol
F-20 with Gliclazide
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Gliclazide: Gliclan, Euclide, Gylis, Glykind, Gudiet, Glycosef, Nuzide, Glyloc, Dianorm, Reclide, Glytas, Glygard, Glycigon, Aviglic, Glurib, Glycinorm, Diamicron, DIABENT, Glicla, Diabend, Glix, Azukon, Gazin, Gliva, Glicab, Safeline, Glimin, Glizid, Deb, Bioglide, Glicol, Gliza, Liz, Glicron, Glysiss, Glized, Hilglic, Mclazide, Glucoact, Glyup, Glz, Glyneed, Glycor, Glycitrol, Glifid, Glychek, Glicatis, Glutide, Glucozid
F-20 with Duloxetine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Duloxetine: Dutron, Delok, Sympta, Loxet, Duletin, Dureep, Dulotin, Duzes, Duxet, Ambidext, Cendu, Duzela, Dulot, Dxt, Verlox, Combac, Duzac, Dulane, Dulx, Dutin, Duvanta, Dulife, Detek, Daxtin, Ulozet, Duloxin, 2 Dep, Doloplan, Sylonex, Deneuron, Jolydep, Zyworm, Nudep, Swenta, Duxel, Xeldin, Duleve
F-20 with Bupropion
SERIOUS
F-20 with Penfluridol
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Penfluridol: Penridol
F-20 with Blonanserin
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Blonanserin: Elicia
F-20 with Pentazocine
SERIOUS
F-20 with Carbamazepine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Carbamazepine: Carbatol, Sterop, Antilep, Versizur, Carbazep, Mezocar LA, Tegrital, Majerol, Mezapin, Carbesta, Shitol, Ezapin, Mazetol, Epnil, Versitol, Zigma, Carbin, Carbacontin, Zeptol, Epilent, Acetol, Tegril, Seizurone, Zepcar, Mezaril, Seizurone OX, Zepin, Cizetol, Carmaz, Carbapa, Carbafen, Carmeg, Maze, Mazepine, Normapine, T Maz
F-20 with Iloperidone
SERIOUS
F-20 with Ethylmorphine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Ethylmorphine: Dionindon
F-20 with Phenytoin
SERIOUS
F-20 with Hyoscine butylbromide
SERIOUS
F-20 with Fosphenytoin
SERIOUS
F-20 with Paliperidone
SERIOUS
F-20 with Oxyphenonium
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Oxyphenonium: Antrenyl
F-20 with Glipizide
SERIOUS
F-20 with Eletriptan
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Eletriptan: Elipran
F-20 with Imipramine
SERIOUS
F-20 with Haloperidol
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Haloperidol: Halopik, Hypnodol, Senorm, Kividol, Trancodol, Helinase, Typidol, Talendol, Trikonace, Agidol, Halopidol, Relinase, Hexidol, Halobid, Halow, Halidace, Theonase, Halopace, Senorm LA, Benzydol P, Zeedol, Trikotame, Haloxel, Nudol, Oprex, Halodol, Movadol LA, Larenase, Dolteus, Gentol, Hpl, Halodyl, Halow LA, Seradol, Relinase LA, Hapdol, Halop
F-20 with Glibenclamide
SERIOUS
F-20 with Glimepiride
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Glimepiride: Secretag, Apriglim, Glisen, Xanapride, Glimpil, Gleam, Glypride, Zoryl, Glimpid, Dibiglim, Blisto, Glucoryl, Glimestar, Glimicure, Glimison, Flexiglim, Glimicon, Diaset, Prichek, Ozopride, Euglim, Glador, Glimisave, Diaglim, Glimer, Diapride, Glimy, Glimulin, Azulix, Betaglim, Glimfirst, Jubiglim, Geniride, Glimgold, Glimsite, Novapride, Diagli, Glimicut, Gepride, Glimcip, Adride, Xilia, Limer, GP MET (APOSTLE), Glucut, Gmr, Life Pride, Glimefide, Mepride, Gliway, Glamor, Hilglim, Glimidot, K-Glim, Glimda, Geminor, Diaswich, Gmp, Glimtide, Supride, Glimifix, Glyree, Glimiprex, Maydine, Zyvana, Gadz, Glimiprime, Glivio, GP MET(WEST COAST), Diaryl, Prides, Imediab, Lapride, Glimchek, Suseiz, Geeline, Glinorm, Glycirid, Glimcom, Glimenorm, Glimetis, Glimixia, Amaryl, Givov, Glimikem, Glynova, Glimtab, Ziglim, Isryl, Glusens, Glisto, Gala G, Glimetone, Glimz, Zorglim, Sulfoglim, Nuglim, Glimilife, Glimitab, Rioglim, Olglimide, Glimenova, Ilet, Karmelitus, Glycipride, Glimepride, Daoryl, Normaglim, Emperide, Glimkap, Glenavon, Gitae M, Grid
F-20 with Galantamine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Galantamine: Galamer
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