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Griloc, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Other than this, Griloc has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Griloc depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Griloc as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Griloc are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Griloc's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Griloc has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Griloc related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Griloc have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Griloc have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Griloc is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Griloc 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 Griloc is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Griloc safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Griloc. It is best to stop taking Griloc immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Griloc safe during breastfeeding?
Griloc may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Griloc on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Griloc on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Griloc on the Liver?
Griloc is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Griloc on the Heart?
Griloc has very mild side effects on the heart.
Griloc 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 Griloc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Griloc habit forming or addictive?
Griloc does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Griloc as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Griloc is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Griloc is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Griloc
Taking Griloc with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Griloc
Consuming Griloc with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Griloc 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.
Griloc 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 Griloc at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Griloc may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Griloc.
No, it is not recommended that Griloc should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
Yes, Griloc 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.
Yes, Griloc is used for the treatment of anxiety by decreasing the activity in the brain this causes calming of the brain which provides relief to the patient from anxiety.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
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
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
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
