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Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Fluoxet can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Fluoxet right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Fluoxet may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Fluoxet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Fluoxet is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Fluoxet may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet
It is safe to take Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet
Taking Fluoxet 40 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Fluoxet is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Fluoxet is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
No, Fluoxet 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.
Fluoxet 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 Fluoxet at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Fluoxet may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Fluoxet.
Yes, Fluoxet 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.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Fluoxet on your own as this may cause certain withdrawal symptoms like agitation, irritation, mood changes, and difficulty falling or staying asleep. It is, therefore, suggested that you follow the instructions of your doctor completely and remain compliant to the treatment plan.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 588-591
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