Prozac

Prozac (Fluoxetine) belongs to the class of medicines known as anti-depressants and is a part of a branch of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Prozac is a prescription medicine and is used in treatment of various types of mental illness. You should first confirm with your health care provider the rewards and hazards of this medication before you buy Prozac online or from any nearby drugstore.

Prozac is an orally administered medication. In treatment of bipolar disorder Prozac can be used in combination with other medicines. Normally, one tablet of Prozac is given for a day; it can be taken in the morning or in the evening. If your medical condition requires two tablets then you might need to take morning and afternoon doses. Considering your medical state and the way you respond to the therapy; the dosage is decided for you. Do not even try to change the amount or frequency of your dose by yourself. Taking your dose at the same time each day will help you to reduce the probability of forgetting. You need to take this medication without fail to achieve the desired results.

Along with the required benefits, just like most medicines Prozac also has a few side effects. Some of them are as below:

• Restlessness


• Nausea


• Headaches


• Fatigue


• Dry mouth

If you notice any of the above listed side effects causing discomfort, contact your health care provider without delay. Understand that your doctor is aware of your medical situation and also identifies that the benefits of this medication are certainly better for you than any of the possible dangers associated with it and for this reason he or she has prescribed Prozac for you.

You are advised to let your health care professional know about all the medicines you are taking presently including supplements and herbal products, before you purchase Prozac from any of the local drugstores or order online. Below are a few of the medicines that interact with Prozac.

• Thioridazine


• Vinblastine


• Propafenone


• Imipramine


• Clopidogrel


• Warfarin


• Linezolid


• Procarbazine


• Selegiline


• Phenelzine


• Lithium


• Tramadol


• Sumatriptan


• Duloxetine


• Cetirizine


• Zolpidem

This list does not comprise all the possible drugs that may interact with Prozac. If you want to know more about Prozac interactions you can talk to your health care provider or also to the local pharmacist.

If you come to know that you have taken an overdose of Prozac, contact your health care provider immediately. You can also contact 1-800-222-1222 for the Poison Control Center or 911 for emergency services. Prozac overdose symptoms may include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, vomiting etc.

• You can take Prozac before or after meals.


• If you are prescribed the liquid form of Prozac, you need to measure it precisely with a measuring spoon.


• Regularly visit your doctor on the given appointment dates as it will be easier for him or her to monitor your progress.

In case you could not keep in mind to take a scheduled dose, take it at whatever time you remember it. Nevertheless if your next dose timing is near, then you must skip the missed dose and take simply the standard scheduled dose. In no way should you attempt to take two doses jointly to make up the missed dose.

Also, if you have been asked to take Prozac weekly and in that case if you miss your dose, take it when you remember it. But, you should not take your next dose within 7 days. However, if the subsequent weekly dose time is drawing near then skip the missed dose and take only the scheduled dose. Never try to take two doses together.

Prozac is useful in treating different conditions of depression, eating disorders and also bipolar disorder. Depression is caused by an imbalance of chemicals within the brain. Prozac affects these chemicals and helps to decrease depression and anxiety. This drug restores the constancy of the natural substances and thus improves sleep, diminishes craving for food and restores liveliness.

Prozac can also be used for treating certain kinds of eating disorders. It can also be used for panic disorder, sleeping disorder and premenstrual syndrome. It is also useful in treating OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). If you want to know more about the other uses of Prozac you can freely talk to your local pharmacist as and when you buy Prozac at your local drugstore.

You can store Fluoxetine at room temperature. Take care to keep it away from excess heat and moisture. You should not store it in the bathroom. You need to keep it away from the reach of children and pets. Dispose of all unwanted and expired medicines. You can ask your doctor or local pharmacist the proper way of disposing of this medication.

• You should not discontinue taking this medication all of a sudden.


• If you discover changes in your behavior or mood contact your health care provider without delay.


• Before taking Fluoxetine, inform your doctor about your medical history.


• If you are a diabetes patient do not forget to inform your doctor about this and regularly check your blood glucose. Update your health care provider if you notice any changes.