Flujoy Information
Flujoy Benefits & Uses
Flujoy is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Flujoy 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Flujoy Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flujoy is used -
Moderate
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Colitis
- Akathisia
- Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
- Euphoria
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Tremor
- Dry Mouth
- Flushing
- पेट की गैस
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Rash
- Weight gain
- Restlessness
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Dyspepsia
Flujoy Related Warnings
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Is the use of Flujoy safe for pregnant women?
Flujoy may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Flujoy again without your doctor's advice.
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Is the use of Flujoy safe during breastfeeding?
Flujoy should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Flujoy on the Kidneys?
Flujoy is completely safe for kidneys.
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What is the effect of Flujoy on the Liver?
Flujoy has very mild side effects on the liver.
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What is the effect of Flujoy on the Heart?
Side effects of Flujoy rarely affect the heart.
Severe Interaction of Flujoy with Other Drugs
Flujoy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Flujoy Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flujoy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Suicidal Tendency
- Bipolar Disorder
- Liver Disease
- Heart Disease
- Calcium Deficiency
- Potassium Deficiency
- Diabetes
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Jaundice
- Liver Disease
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Depression
- Liver Cancer
Frequently asked Questions about Flujoy
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Is this Flujoy habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flujoy has not been reported.
Flujoy Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Flujoy
When consumed with certain foods, Flujoy may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Flujoy
Consuming Flujoy with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Frequently asked Questions about Flujoy
Question over 6 years ago
Can Flujoy be given with modafinil?
Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine
Yes, Flujoy can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.
Question almost 7 years ago
How long can I take Flujoy?
Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other
Flujoy should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.
Question about 7 years ago
How to take Flujoy?
Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician
Flujoy is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Flujoy at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Flujoy may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Flujoy.
Question over 6 years ago
Can Flujoy affect one's sex life?
Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine
Yes, Flujoy may affect one's sex life by decreasing one's libido. However, if you experience sex life is affected after medicine then inform your doctor immediately they might change your medication or altered the dose.
Question about 7 years ago
How does Flujoy work?
Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician
Flujoy 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.
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