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Flumeg Benefits & Uses

Flumeg is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Panic Attack and Disorder
Stress (Read More - Home Remedies for Stress)
Bipolar Disorder
Mania
PMS
Binge Eating Disorder

Flumeg Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: PMS Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given continuously or during the luteal phase only

Flumeg Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Severe
What is the effect of Flumeg on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Flumeg on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Flumeg on the Liver?

Side effects of Flumeg rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flumeg on the Heart?

Side effects of Flumeg rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flumeg with Other Drugs

Flumeg should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Warfarin

Alprazolam

Flumeg Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flumeg unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Bipolar Disorder
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Flumeg

Is this Flumeg habit forming or addictive?

Flumeg does not cause addiction.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Flumeg is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Flumeg has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Flumeg Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flumeg

It is safe to take Flumeg with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flumeg

Consuming Flumeg with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Flumeg

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Flumeg be taken at night?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Flumeg used for the treatment of anxiety?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Flumeg habit forming?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Flumeg?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Flumeg be given with modafinil?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.