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Flumeg is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Flumeg have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flumeg. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flumeg as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flumeg go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Flumeg has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flumeg's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Flumeg are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Flumeg with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Flumeg, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flumeg 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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Is the use of Flumeg safe for pregnant women?
Flumeg can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flumeg right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Flumeg safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Flumeg. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Flumeg on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flumeg on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flumeg on the Liver?
Side effects of Flumeg rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Flumeg on the Heart?
Side effects of Flumeg rarely affect the heart.
Flumeg 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 Flumeg unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flumeg habit forming or addictive?
Flumeg 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 Flumeg can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Flumeg is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Flumeg has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flumeg
It is safe to take Flumeg with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flumeg
Consuming Flumeg with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, it is not recommended that Flumeg 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, Flumeg 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.
No, Flumeg 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 Flumeg strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Flumeg 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. Flumeg 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, Flumeg 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.
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