Fluoxetine
Generic Name: Fluoxetine
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Treat depression, OCD, panic disorder
MDD, OCD, Bulimia nervosa, Panic disorder
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
20-60 mg daily
10-20 mg daily (>=8 yrs)
Consider lower starting dose
80 mg/day
No adjustment needed
Use lower or less frequent dose
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Insomnia, nausea, anorexia
Serotonin syndrome, suicidal thoughts
MAOI use
Long half-life requires 5 week washout for MAOIs
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
MAOIs, NSAIDs, CYP2D6 substrates
N/A
Avoid
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Risk in third trimester
Not recommended
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Take in the morning
Take as soon as remembered
Mood changes, suicidality
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Content for Fluoxetine was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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