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Fluxater Benefits & Uses

Fluxater is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Panic Attack and Disorder
Stress (Read More - Home Remedies for Stress)
Bipolar Disorder
Mania
PMS
Binge Eating Disorder

Fluxater Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: PMS Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given continuously or during the luteal phase only

Fluxater Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluxater safe for pregnant women?

Fluxater can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Fluxater right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Fluxater safe during breastfeeding?

Fluxater should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Fluxater on the Kidneys?

Fluxater rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Fluxater on the Liver?

Fluxater is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Fluxater on the Heart?

Fluxater is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fluxater with Other Drugs

Fluxater should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Warfarin

Alprazolam

Fluxater Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluxater unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Bipolar Disorder
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Fluxater

Is this Fluxater habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Fluxater.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Fluxater you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Fluxater only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Fluxater can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Fluxater Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluxater

Taking Fluxater with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluxater

Taking Fluxater with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Fluxater

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Fluxater associated with weight loss?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Fluxater can cause weight loss. It is a common side effect of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight loss then discuss with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Fluxater a controlled substance?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Fluxater is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription drug belongs to the class of medications called antidepressant. A controlled drug is one whose manufacture, use and possession are regulated by the government, eg narcotics. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine and methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Fluxater work?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Fluxater is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Fluxater make you tired?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Fluxater causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Fluxater habit forming?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Fluxater is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Fluxater strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.