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Fluze is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Fluze have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Fluze depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fluze as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fluze go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Fluze's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Fluze's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Fluze are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Fluze may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fluze is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Fluze 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 Fluze safe for pregnant women?
Fluze may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Fluze again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Fluze safe during breastfeeding?
Fluze 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 Fluze on the Kidneys?
Fluze rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluze on the Liver?
Side effects of Fluze rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Fluze on the Heart?
Side effects of Fluze rarely affect the heart.
Fluze 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 Fluze unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluze habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Fluze.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fluze, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Fluze can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Fluze is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Fluze can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fluze
It is safe to take Fluze with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluze
Consumption of alcohol and Fluze together may have severe effects on your health.
Fluze 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 Fluze at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Fluze may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Fluze.
Yes, it is safe to take Fluze 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.
Yes, Fluze 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.
Yes, Fluze 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.
Fluze 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. Fluze 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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