Generic Prozac is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant medication which ismintended to treat depression by affecting certain chemical substance in the brain. When such chemical substances are not in balance they cause a range of psychological disturbances such as depression, anxiety, panic, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
This antidepressant is intended for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, nutritional disturbances panic attacks, such as bulimia, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Sometimes Prozac – generic name Fluoxetine is taken along with Olanzapine (Zyprexa) medicine to deal with depression caused by bipolar disorder.
Prozac should not be used with such drugs as pimozide, thioridazine, or any MAOI medicines. You must know about one very dangerous adverse reaction – at the beginning of the treatment patients may experience suicidal thoughts, especially individuals younger than 24 years of age may have such adverse effect.
Let your physician know if you experience such conditions as mood or behavior changes, disturbance, panic attacks, distribution of sleep, irritation, agitation, feeling of hostility, suicide thinking aggressiveness, hyperactivity, feeling depressed, and behavior.
Generic Prozac is contraindicated for pregnant women as all SSRI antidepressants can cause severe and dangerous for life lung impairments in newborn babies if the women were taking this drug while being pregnant. In cae you become pregnant and stop using Prozac, your depression can occur again.
Generic Prozac is secreted to breast milk and may be toxic to the nursing child, that’s the reason why it’s not advisable to usethis medicament if you are nursing a baby.
Prior taking Generic Prozac – Fluoxetine, tell your health provider about your existing medical problems such as liver or kidney problems, diabetes, seizures or epilepsy, major affective disorder, or a history of substance abuse.
In case you suffer from such conditions you may require a dose adjustment.
As worseningof depression and the appearance of suicidal thoughts during the initial stage of the treatment may appear, the family of the patient who is taking Prozac should carefully watch the changes in his mood, symptoms and behavior.
Prozac – generic name Fluoxetine should be administered as it is prescribed by healthcare provider. Don’t alter the dose on your own without the instruction of the medical professional. Take this medication for the period that is determined
Defined by the doctor.
Generic Prozac – Fluoxetine medicament should be taken whole, don’t break or chew it, don’t break an extended-release capsule as it might affect the action of the medication.
Typically, the effects of Prozac – generic name Fluoxetine are observed in 4 weeks after the beginning of using the medication. Don’t stop using Prozac – generic name Fluoxetine without first speaking with the doctor as the abrupt treatment cessation can cause the unwanted side reactions.
Use this medicine on a regular basis. If you miss the dosage, take it when remember. Avoid the overdose, so never take two doses at once. In case of overdose, seek medical help right away. The signs of the overdose are the following: seizures, confusion, losing the consciousness, fever, vomiting,nausea, sleep disorders, irregular heartbeat, or even coma.
During the treatment with Prozac – generic name Fluoxetine, avoid consuming drinks that contain alcohol.
Generic Prozac side reactions.
In case any kind of allergic reactions are observed, get medical attention. The possible allergic reactions are: skin rash, hives, difficult breathing, skin rash, hives, difficult breathing, swelling of face and throat.
If you experience such reactions as changes in mood or behavior changes, anxiety, aggressiveness, irritation, sleep disorders, panic attacks, or suicidal thoughts, call your medical professional as soon as possible. If you have any of the following serious side effectssuch as sweating, diarrhea, seizure skin rash and other skin problems, coordination disporders, high fever, trembling, decreased appetite, vomiting, anaemia hallucinations, nausea, headache, bad concentration and memory, heartbeats irregularities, fainting, and some others. Less dangerous side effects are: increased appetite, and sexual dysfunction.
Let your physician know about other medicines you are taking especially if you are administering the following: anticoagulants, haloperidolm, tryptophan, seizure medication, flecainide, clopidogrel, clozapine, vinblastine,alprazolam, or any other antidepressant medications. Ask your physician for the full list of the drugs that should not be taken along with Prozac.