Prozac is one of
the depression medications that you can buy from
the online pharmacy. However, there are some other
choices that you can consider as well. Links for
ordering Prozac can be found in the price comparison
chart directly below as well as in another chart
further down the page. In the chart directly below
we have included all of the most popular anxiety
and depression medications that are available to
buy from the online pharmacy as well as where you
will need to visit in order to purchase these medications.
Information About Prozac
Common Brand Name(s)
Prozac, Sarafem
Prozac Uses
Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, bulimia
(an eating disorder), obsessive compulsive disorders
(OCD), and severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
(premenstrual dysphoric disorder-PMDD). This medication
works by helping to restore the balance of certain
natural chemicals in the brain.
Other Uses for the Prozac Medicine
This medication has also been used to treat panic
attacks, obesity, and alcoholism.
How to Use the Prozac Pills
Take this medication by mouth usually once daily
in the morning, with or without food; or as directed
by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical
condition and response to therapy. Some medical
conditions may require a different dosing schedule
(e.g., twice daily in the morning and at noon)
as determined by your doctor.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed. It
is important to continue taking this medication
even if you feel well. Also, do not stop taking
this medication without consulting your doctor.
It may take up to 4 weeks before the full benefit
of this drug takes effect.
Prozac Side Effects
Nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, dry mouth,
drowsiness, sweating, or upset stomach may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify
your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately
if any of these serious side effects occur: loss
of appetite, unusual weight loss, unusual or severe
mental/mood changes, uncontrolled movements (tremor),
decreased interest in sex, flu-like symptoms (e.g.,
chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness).
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these
unlikely but serious side effects occur: vision
changes, trouble swallowing, swelling or white
spots on the mouth and/or tongue, changes in sexual
ability, painful and/or prolonged erection.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these
highly unlikely but very serious side effects
occur: fainting, irregular/fast heartbeat. An
allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but
seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Prozac Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially
of: liver problems, kidney disease, seizures,
heart problems, diabetes, any allergies. This
drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution
engaging in activities requiring alertness such
as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic
beverages.
Liquid preparations of this product may contain
sugar and/or small amounts of alcohol. Caution
is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence,
or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
about the safe use of this product. Caution is
advised when using this product in the elderly
because they may be more sensitive to the effects
of the drug.
This medication should be used only when clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and
benefits with your doctor. This drug passes into
breast milk. Because of the potential risk to
the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug
is not recommended. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Certain medications taken with this product could
result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone,
isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine,
procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within
2 weeks, and avoid taking thioridazine within
5 weeks, before or after treatment with this medication.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional
information.
This drug is not recommended for use with: weight
loss medicine (e.g., sibutramine, phentermine),
thioridazine, terfenadine, astemizole. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
medication you may use, especially: other SSRI
antidepressants (e.g., citalopram, sertraline),
nefazodone, trazodone, venlafaxine, "triptan"
migraine drugs (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan),
tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline,
nortriptyline), flecainide, propafenone, haloperidol,
clozapine, lithium, tryptophan, "blood thinners"
(e.g., warfarin), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine,
phenytoin/hydantoins), herbal/natural products
(e.g., St John's wort, ayahuasca).
Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause
drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, tranquilizers,
anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., alprazolam), narcotic
pain relievers (e.g., codeine), muscle relaxants,
psychiatric medicine (e.g., phenothiazines such
as chlorpromazine), certain antihistamines (e.g.,
diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your
medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because
they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these
products.
Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm
(QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide,
sotalol, quinidine, procainamide, sparfloxacin,
"water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or
hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more details. Fluoxetine may affect the amount
of glucose (sugar) in your blood.
If you take any anti-diabetes medication (e.g.,
glipizide, glyburide, metformin), your dosage
of these drugs may need to be adjusted when fluoxetine
is started or discontinued. Consult your doctor.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include: irregular heartbeat,
fainting, severe dizziness or lightheadedness.
Prozac Notes
Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory
and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor
your progress.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
