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Prodac is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Prodac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Prodac 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 Prodac is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Prodac safe for pregnant women?
Prodac may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Prodac, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Prodac safe during breastfeeding?
Prodac may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prodac on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Prodac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Prodac on the Liver?
Prodac is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Prodac on the Heart?
Prodac has very mild side effects on the heart.
Prodac 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 Prodac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prodac habit forming or addictive?
Prodac 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 Prodac as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Prodac is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Prodac has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prodac
It is safe to take Prodac with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prodac
Consuming Prodac with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Prodac 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.
No, Prodac 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 Prodac strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Yes, Prodac 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, Prodac 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.
Yes, Prodac 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
