Prozac

Brand: PROZAC

Generic: FLUOXETINE

PROZAC is a prescription medicine used:

• for short and long-term treatment of depression in adults and children over the age of 8.
• for short and long-term treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults and children over the age of 7.
• for short and long-term treatment of Bulimia Nervosa in adults.
• for short-term treatment of Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia, in adults.
• with the medicine olanzapine (Zyprexa), for the short-term treatment of episodes of depression that happen with Bipolar I Disorder.
• with the medicine olanzapine (Zyprexa), for the short-term treatment of episodes of depression that do not respond to 2 other medicines, also called treatment resistant depression.

It is not known if PROZAC and olanzapine (Zyprexa) taken together is safe and works in children under 18 years of age.

The symptoms of depression (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder and Treatment Resistant Depression)  include decreased mood, decreased interest, increased guilty feelings, decreased energy, decreased concentration,  changes in appetite, and suicidal thoughts or behavior. With treatment, some of your symptoms of depression may  improve.

OCD is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive  behaviors (compulsions). With treatment, some of your symptoms of OCD may improve.

Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder that includes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror for no reason.  You may also have physical symptoms, such as; fast heartbeat, chest pain, breathing difficulty, dizziness. With  treatment, some of your symptoms of Panic Disorder may improve.

Bulimia Nervosa, involves periods of overeating followed by purging (e.g. vomiting, excessive laxative use). With  treatment, some of your symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa may improve.

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PATIENT INFORMATION

  Prozac Patient Information (32.1 KiB, 27 hits)

MEDICATION GUIDELINE

  Prozac Prescribing Information (321.6 KiB, 28 hits)

SAFETY INFORMATION

►Who should not take PROZAC?

• Do not take PROZAC if you take a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) or if you stopped taking an MAOI inthe last 2 weeks.
• Do not take an MAOI within 5 weeks of stopping PROZAC. People who take PROZAC close in time to an MAOI can have serious and life-threatening side effects, with symptoms including:
  • high fever
  • continued muscle spasms that you can not control
  • rigid muscles
  • changes in heart rate and blood pressure that happen fast
  • confusion
  • unconsciousness

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is an MAOI.

• Do not take PROZAC if you take Mellaril® (thioridazine). Do not take Mellaril within 5 weeks of stopping PROZAC. Mellaril can cause serious heart rhythm problems and you could die suddenly.

• Do not take PROZAC if you take the antipsychotic medicine pimozide (Orap®).

• Do not take PROZAC if you are allergic to fluoxetine hydrochloride (active ingredient) or any of the ingredients in PROZAC

►What should I tell my doctor before taking PROZAC?

PROZAC may not be right for you. Before starting PROZAC, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions,including if you have or had any of the following:

• seizures (convulsions)
• bipolar disorder (mania)
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if PROZAC will harm your unborn baby.
• are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. PROZAC can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. You should not breast-feed while taking PROZAC. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take PROZAC.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines,
vitamins, and herbal supplements.

►What to avoid while taking PROZAC?

PROZAC can cause sleepiness and may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly.You should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how PROZAC affects you.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

►PROZAC may be associated with the following serious risks:

• Serotonin Syndrome: This is a condition that can be life threatening. Call your doctor right away if you become severely ill and have some or all of these symptoms:
  • agitation
  • hallucinations
  • problems with coordination
  • racing heart beat
  • over-active reflexes
  • fever
  • nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Severe allergic reactions: Tell your doctor right away if you get red itchy welts (hives) or, a rash alone or with fever and joint pain, while taking PROZAC. Call your doctor right away if you become severely ill and hav some or all of these symptoms:
    • swelling of your face, eyes, or mouth
    • trouble breathing
    • Abnormal bleeding: Tell your doctor if you notice any increased or unusual bruising or bleeding while taking

►PROZAC, especially if you take one of these medicines:

• the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
• a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• aspirin
• Mania: You may have a high mood, become extremely irritable, have too much energy, feel pressure to keep talking, or have a decreased need for sleep.
• Seizures
• Loss of appetite
• Low salt (sodium) levels in the blood (hyponatremia): Call your doctor right away
• if you become severely ill and have some or all of these symptoms:
  • headache
  • feel weak
  • confusion
  • problems concentrating
  • memory problems
  • feel unsteady

►Common side effects

• abnormal dreams
• orgasm problems
• decreased appetite,
• anxiety
• weakness
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• indigestion
• flu
• difficulty maintaining an erection for sexual activity
• trouble sleeping
• decreased sex drive
• feeling sick to your stomach
• nervousness
• sore throat
• rash
• watery nasal
• discharge
• sleepiness
• sweating
• tremor (shakes)
• hot flashes
• yawn.

Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects with PROZAC. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

DRUG INTERACTION

Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. PROZAC and some medicines may interact with each other and may not work as well, or cause possible serious side effects. Your doctor can tell you if it is safe to take PROZAC with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine while taking PROZAC without talking to your doctor first.

If you take PROZAC, you should not take any other medicines that contain fluoxetine hydrochloride:

• Symbyax
• Sarafem
• Prozac Weekly

You could take too much medicine (overdose).