Fluoxetine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem

Precautions While Using This Medicine

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits, to allow dosage adjustments and help reduce any side effects.

Do not take fluoxetine within 2 weeks of taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor activity (isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], phenelzine [e.g., Nardil], procarbazine [e.g., Matulane], selegiline [e.g., Eldepryl], tranylcypromine [e.g., Parnate]) and do not take an MAO inhibitor for at least 5 weeks after taking fluoxetine . If you do, you may develop extremely high blood pressure or convulsions.

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking fluoxetine.

If you develop a skin rash or hives, stop taking fluoxetine and check with your doctor as soon as possible .

For diabetic patients :

• This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests or if you have any questions, check with your doctor.

This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy or less able to think clearly, or to have poor muscle control. Make sure you know how you react to fluoxetine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert and well able to control your movements .