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Fluoxetine
Information about Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine Uses
Fluoxetine is used in the treatment of depression, Panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive 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
Erectile dysfunction, Indigestion, Influenza like syndrome, Loss of appetite, Depression, Low sexual desire, Nausea1a, Sore throat, Sweating, Tremor, Weakness, Yawning, Abnormal dreams, Delayed ejaculation, Dryness in mouth, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nervousness, Sleepiness, Sinus infection
Available Medicine for Fluoxetine
FludacCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹33 to ₹1094 variant(s)
FlunilIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹33 to ₹1095 variant(s)
ProdepSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹33 to ₹1095 variant(s)
FluteeTalent India
₹39 to ₹1073 variant(s)
FloatinIcon Life Sciences
₹26 to ₹794 variant(s)
F TinA N Pharmacia
₹27 to ₹1035 variant(s)
FlutopCrescent Therapeutics Ltd
₹33 to ₹1606 variant(s)
FlumodShine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹29 to ₹392 variant(s)
CyclotinAlteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
₹26 to ₹1338 variant(s)
TritinTripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹24 to ₹584 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.