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Fluoxetine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information

Category
  • Antidepressant
  • antiobsessional agent
  • antibulimic agent
Description

Fluoxetine (floo-OX-e-teen) is used to treat mental depression. It is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Fluoxetine also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Fluoxetine belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

    Oral
  • Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
  • Oral Solution (U.S. and Canada)
  • Tablets (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Prozac
  • Prozac Weekly
  • Sarafem

In Canada -

  • Prozac

   

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Fluoxetine: Before Using



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