Fluoxetine is an oral antidepressant that comes in the form of 10 mg or 20 mg tablets or drops, and can also be used to treat mental bulimia.
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant similar to sertraline, with the same effect.The trade names of fluoxetine are Prozac, Fluxene, Verotin or Eufor 20, and it is also found as a generic drug.
- Fluoxetine is indicated for clinically diagnosed depression.
- Mental bulimia.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCA) and menstrual disorders.
Fluoxetine, for use in adults, should be used as follows
The tablets can be taken with or without food.
Side effects of fluoxetine include dry mouth; indigestion nausea vomiting Diarrhea constipation; changes in taste and anorexia.
By changing taste and decreasing appetite, the person is less hungry and therefore can consume fewer calories, which can promote weight loss.For more information, read: Fluoxetine slims down.
Fluoxetine usually does not give you sleep, but at the beginning of treatment the individual may feel more drowsy, but with continued treatment, drowsiness tends to go away.
Tryptophan supplementation is not recommended as it increases the intensity of side effects.You should not consume St. John’s wort with fluoxetine as it is harmful to your health.
Fluoxetine is contraindicated during lactation and, in the event that the individual takes other medicines of the IMAO class, monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
During treatment with fluoxetine, avoid alcohol consumption and be careful when diagnosing diabetes, as this can cause hypoglycemia.
The price of fluoxetine varies from R$5 to R$60, depending on the amount of pills per box and the lab.