Fluoxetine Directions? Take fluoxetine exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each
dose with water. Fluoxetine may be taken with or without food. Try
to take fluoxetine at the same time each day. Take Prozac Weekly on
the same day each week as directed by your doctor. Do not stop
taking fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor. It may take
several weeks before you to start feeling better. Your doctor may
want to perform tests or schedule appointments to monitor your
treatment with fluoxetine. Fluoxetine Side Effects? Stop taking fluoxetine and contact your doctor immediately or
seek emergency medical treatment if your experience any of the
following: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of
the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an
irregular heartbeat or pulse; low blood pressure (dizziness,
weakness); high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision);
chills or fever; unusual bleeding or bruising; a rash or hives. If
you experience any of the following less serious side effects,
continue taking fluoxetine and talk to your doctor: headache,
tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; difficulty concentrating; nausea,
diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight. Side effects
other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially
bothersome. Fluoxetine Warnings? Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Fluoxetine may cause dizziness or
drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these
activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness
or dizziness while taking fluoxetine. Fluoxetine Drug Interactions? Do not take fluoxetine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil),
or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and
sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have
been used together. Also, do not take fluoxetine if you are taking
thioridazine (Mellaril). Dangerous, even fatal irregular heartbeats
may occur if these medicines are taken together. You must wait 5
weeks after stopping fluoxetine before taking thioridazine (Mellaril).
Before taking fluoxetine, tell your doctor if you have liver
disease; have kidney disease; have diabetes; suffer from seizures;
or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. Do not take
fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant,
could become pregnant, or are breast-feeding during treatment. Fluoxetine Missed Dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed
dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of
this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Fluoxetine Storage? Store it at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Anything Else I Should Know About Fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it
is not known whether fluoxetine will be harmful to an unborn baby.
Do not take fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor if you
are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Fluoxetine
passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take
fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
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