Review the side-effects of Fluoxetine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Headache, weakness, flu syndrome and fever.
Heart - Dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, indigestion, constipation, flatulence and vomiting.
Metabolic - Weight loss.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, nervousness, anxiety, drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, decreased sexual interest and abnormal thinking.
Respiratory - Yawn.
Skin - Increased sweating, rash and itching.
Special Senses - Abnormal vision.
Do not take more than recommended dose.
Prozac, Rapiflux, Sarafem, Selfemra.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Headache, weakness, flu syndrome and fever.
Heart - Dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, indigestion, constipation, flatulence and vomiting.
Metabolic - Weight loss.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, nervousness, anxiety, drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, decreased sexual interest and abnormal thinking.
Respiratory - Yawn.
Skin - Increased sweating, rash and itching.
Special Senses - Abnormal vision.
Other Precautions :
Rarely it may cause prolonged, painful erection, if it so consult with your doctor.Do not take more than recommended dose.
Drug Name : Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine(Prozac) generic is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression and anxiety. It is also used for obesity and eating disorders.Trade Names for Fluoxetine
India :
Xerodep - A |
Flutop (20+0.25) |
Fluxozam |
Depoxit -Plus |
Albiz - FX |
Altin |
Ateez -F |
Alprawin FT |
Pranol -F |
AZO - F |
Fluzolam |
Cozac -AZ |
L -Peez F |
Fultop |
Depwell |
Fludep Plus |
Flu -kam |
Zotin Plus |
Fax -A |
Depflu - A
International :
Prozac, Rapiflux, Sarafem, Selfemra.
