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dysphoric disorder, and many other disorders. It is a psychotropic



should be taken regularly. Make a habit of taking it at the same time
you do some other daily activity.

treatment regimen. For obsessive-compulsive disorder, the full effect
may take 5 weeks to appear.


medication if you are recovering from a heart attack or if you have
liver disease or diabetes.

machinery or participating in any hazardous activity that requires full
mental alertness is not recommended.

getting up slowly doesn't help or if this problem continues, notify your
doctor.

Fluoxetine should be used with caution if you have a history of
seizures. You should discuss all of your medical conditions with your

especially in depressed people who are already underweight and in
those with bulimia. If you notice changes in your weight or appetite,

studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your
doctor immediately. This medication appears in breast milk, and



take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until the next day,
skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do



intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can
determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Fluoxetine.

diminished sex drive, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms,
flushing, gas, headache, impotence, insomnia, itching, loss of

Less common side effects may include:
Abnormal taste, agitation, bleeding problems, chills, confusion, ear

the ears, sleep disorders, weight gain.
In children and adolescents, less common side effects may also

and/or rapid thoughts), nosebleeds, personality changes, and thirst.
A wide variety of other very rare reactions have been reported during





overdose of Fluoxetine can be fatal. In addition, combining Fluoxetine
with certain other drugs can cause symptoms of overdose. If you

heartbeat, seizures, sleepiness, vomiting.
Other symptoms of Fluoxetine overdose include: Coma, delirium,



discontinuation. MAO inhibitor medications should not be taken for at
least five weeks after discontinuing Fluoxetine. Most medications

studied extensively in the US and re-evaluation periodically by your
physician is advised. Check with you pharmacist when taking with



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