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Leaflet FLOXET 20mg capsules
- Product code:
- W06843002
- Quantity:
- 28
- Indicated for:
- depression
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- fluoxetine (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
- ATC
- N06AB03 — Nervous system | Antidepressants | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Suicidal ideation / mental changes
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Drowsiness / sedation
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication from the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and bulimia nervosa. It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, improving mood and reducing symptoms associated with these conditions.
Fluoxetine is taken orally, usually once a day at the same time, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. The therapeutic effect may appear after several weeks of treatment, and abrupt discontinuation is not recommended without medical advice.
Common side effects include nausea, insomnia, fatigue, dry mouth, or dizziness. Rarely, more serious reactions such as suicidal thoughts, seizures, or severe allergic reactions may occur. If you notice behavioral changes or unusual reactions, contact your doctor immediately.
Fluoxetine is effective in alleviating symptoms of depression and other disorders, but requires careful monitoring and adherence to medical instructions to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
Fluoxetine is taken orally, usually once a day at the same time, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. The therapeutic effect may appear after several weeks of treatment, and abrupt discontinuation is not recommended without medical advice.
Common side effects include nausea, insomnia, fatigue, dry mouth, or dizziness. Rarely, more serious reactions such as suicidal thoughts, seizures, or severe allergic reactions may occur. If you notice behavioral changes or unusual reactions, contact your doctor immediately.
Fluoxetine is effective in alleviating symptoms of depression and other disorders, but requires careful monitoring and adherence to medical instructions to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
General data about FLOXET 20mg
- Substance:
- fluoxetine
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W06843002
- Concentration:
- 20mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- capsules
- Quantity:
- 28
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for fluoxetine
Concentrations available for fluoxetine
- 10mg
- 20mg