Fluoxetine ( Prozac ) a serotonin-specific drug is used then the patient does not respond to heterocyclic antidepressants. Fluoxetine ( Prozac ) is used mainly in the treatment of depression. Fluoxetine ( Prozac ) is also used to treat other psychological disorders, these include: OCD ( obsessive-compulsive disorder ), panic disorder, and antiphobic effects. Fluoxetine ( Prozac ) may also be used in the treatment of bulimia.

Strengths:

Capsules:
10 mg, 20 mg

Syrup:
20 mg per 5 ml

Dosages: Actual dosage must be determined by a physician.

Oral:
Start : 20 mg in morning.
Increases : 20 mg daily.
Maximum : 80 mg in 24 hours.

The habit-forming potential is none. This drug if beneficial should be taken about six months, in a few up to a year.

Do not take this drug if you are pregnant, try some non-drug alternatives.

Do not take this drug if planning to become pregnant. Do not take if you are breast-feeding.

Do not give this drug to children or infants. If over sixty only use drug in small doses and with close monitoring of it's side effects.

Do not use if: You had negative reactions to this drug in the past.

Inform your Doctor if:

• You had negative reactions to this drug in the pass.
• If you have epilepsy.
• If you have liver or kidney disease.
• If you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription drug.
• If you plan to be under anesthesia or having any surgery in the next few months, also if you will be undergoing any medical tests.

Common: Anxiety or nervousness.

Rare: Abnormal sweating, change in appetite, constipation, diarrhea, headache, nausea, sedation, seizure, skin rash, stomach cramps, or trouble sleeping.

See physician always: Abnormal sweating, anxiety, change in appetite, headache, nausea, nervousness, seizure, skin rash, stomach cramps, or trouble sleeping.

See physician if severe: Diarrhea, sedation, or constipation.

Stop taking and see physician NOW: Seizures or skin rash.