Lauxine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of Lauxine have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Lauxine 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.
While these are the most often observed Lauxine side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lauxine go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lauxine has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lauxine related warnings talks about Lauxine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lauxine contraindications section.
Besides this, Lauxine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lauxine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lauxine 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 Lauxine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lauxine safe for pregnant women?
Lauxine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Lauxine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lauxine safe during breastfeeding?
Lauxine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lauxine on the Kidneys?
Lauxine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lauxine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Lauxine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lauxine on the Heart?
Lauxine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lauxine 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 Lauxine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lauxine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lauxine.
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 Lauxine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lauxine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Lauxine works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lauxine
Taking Lauxine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lauxine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Lauxine as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Lauxine may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.
Lauxine 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. Lauxine 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.
Yes, it is safe to take Lauxine as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like difficulty in falling or staying asleep, anxiety, nervousness, dry mouth, uncontrolled shaking of a body part, difficulty in concentrating, and memory. If you suffer from any of these side effects, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Lauxine 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.
Yes, Lauxine 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.
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