Fluoxetine
Information about Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine Uses
Fluoxetine is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobia and post traumatic stress disorder.
How Fluoxetine works
Fluoxetine 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 of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
Common side effects of Fluoxetine
Weakness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nervousness, Anxiety, Blurred vision, Decreased libido, Fatigue, Frequent urge to urinate, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Headache, Palpitations, Prolonged QT interval
Available Medicine for Fluoxetine
FludacCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹37 to ₹1245 variant(s)
FlunilIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹37 to ₹1245 variant(s)
ProdepSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹35 to ₹1245 variant(s)
FluteeTalent India
₹44 to ₹1243 variant(s)
FlumodShine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹29 to ₹442 variant(s)
TritinTripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹24 to ₹584 variant(s)
VetodepKivi Labs Ltd
₹39 to ₹753 variant(s)
FloatinIcon Life Sciences
₹441 variant(s)
ZedepTas Med India Pvt Ltd
₹441 variant(s)
BarozacBaroda Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹311 variant(s)
Expert advice for Fluoxetine
- Take Fluoxetine in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
- It may cause anxiety and agitation when you first start taking it.
- It may cause weight loss and decreased appetite.
- Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Fluoxetine affects you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Inform your doctor if you experience difficulty having an orgasm or have decreased sex drive.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Fluoxetine is very less.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly without consulting your doctor as that may lead to agitation, anxiety, and dysphoria.
- It can take 2-3 weeks for Fluoxetine to start working.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Fluoxetine, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Fluoxetine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Fluoxetine is very less.