Who should take prozac?

Precautions

• Before use, important to read the Medication Guide
• Immediately report to MD any thoughts of suicide.
• Discuss risk vs benefits of use during pregnancy.

• Before use, important to read the Medication Guide
• Immediately report to MD any thoughts of suicide.
• Discuss risk vs benefits of use during pregnancy.
• Check with doctor if you are breast feeding
• May make you drowsy or dizzy. Drive with caution
• Swallow capsules whole.
  

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• For capsule products : Reduce or avoid drinking alcohol. MD may need to reduce the dose before you stop it. Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor.
• For capsule,delayed release products : Do not chew or crush. Take once weekly unless otherwise directed. Avoid drinking alcohol.
• For solution, oral products : Measure dose using a dosing spoon/cup/syringe.

What are side effects of Prozac?Any warnings while using Prozac?Does Prozac interact with any drugs?Is Prozac contraindicated for any condition?How to use Prozac?What if you missed a dose of Prozac?

For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

Reviewed by a panel of doctors. Source: First Databank

Was this helpful?Can you take Prozac on an as needed basis? In brief: Prozac (fluoxetine) No. Antidepressants need to be taken on a daily basis – as prescribed by your doctor – in order to gain full benefit from them. No. Antidepressants need to be taken on a daily basis – as prescribed by your doctor – in order to gain full benefit from them.

What are the side effects of stopping Prozac? However, some people do experience side effects of stopping Prozac cold turkey, and they can range from mild to severe. Here are a list of possible side effects: nightmares. unprovoked crying spells. irritability. brain zaps or shock like sensations. increased anxiety. increased depression.

How long did it take for Prozac to start working? p.s. some people find prozac to be sedating, it helps with panic or anxiety, while others feel it does nothing for anxiety. It usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks to begin working, on someone who is NOT on an antidepressant already.

Should you be taking Prozac? Prozac may be used in combination with olanzapine for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and for people with treatment-resistant depression who have not responded to two trials of antidepressants. Prozac is available as a generic under the name fluoxetine. 3. Downsides

Can you take Prozac on an as needed basis?

Can you take Prozac on an as needed basis? In brief: Prozac (fluoxetine) No. Antidepressants need to be taken on a daily basis – as prescribed by your doctor – in order to gain full benefit from them. No. Antidepressants need to be taken on a daily basis – as prescribed by your doctor – in order to gain full benefit from them.

What are the side effects of stopping Prozac? However, some people do experience side effects of stopping Prozac cold turkey, and they can range from mild to severe. Here are a list of possible side effects: nightmares. unprovoked crying spells. irritability. brain zaps or shock like sensations. increased anxiety. increased depression.

How long did it take for Prozac to start working? p.s. some people find prozac to be sedating, it helps with panic or anxiety, while others feel it does nothing for anxiety. It usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks to begin working, on someone who is NOT on an antidepressant already.

Should you be taking Prozac? Prozac may be used in combination with olanzapine for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and for people with treatment-resistant depression who have not responded to two trials of antidepressants. Prozac is available as a generic under the name fluoxetine. 3. Downsides