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fluoxetine, floo-ox-e-teen, treat mental depression, treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, pmdd, fluoxetine also, used for other conditions, fluoxetine belongs to a group, medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ssris, thought to work by increasing the activity, a chemical, serotonin, brain, dosage forms, oral, capsules, oral solution, tablets, for fluoxetine, allergic reaction to fluoxetine, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, one study, babies whose mothers had taken fluoxetine while they were pregnant found some problems, babies, premature birth, jitteriness, trouble in breathing, nursing, four other studies did not find any problems in babies, young children whose mothers had taken fluoxetine while they were pregnant, pregnant, especially if, the third trimester, may become pregnant, when breast-feeding (Encyc), fluoxetine passes into breast milk, a study, 11 breast-fed babies whose mothers were taking fluoxetine found no effect on the babies, another baby whose mother was taking this medicine had vomiting, watery stools, crying, sleep problems, be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits, with a physician, this medicine has been tested in a limited number, children 7 to 18 years, studies indicate that fluoxetine may help to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder in children, unusual excitement, restlessness, irritability, trouble in sleeping, especially likely to occur in children, who seem, more sensitive than adults to the effects, fluoxetine, fluoxetine, used with caution in children with depression, studies have shown occurrences, children thinking about suicide, attempting suicide in clinical trials, more study is needed, sure fluoxetine is safe and effective in children, haven't been tested in older people, problems in older people, in studies done to date that included elderly people, fluoxetine did not cause different side effects, problems in older people than it did in younger adults, an interaction might occur, change the dose, when you are taking fluoxetine, health care professionals, alprazolam, xanax, higher blood levels, alprazolam may occur and its effects, anticoagulants, blood thinners, warfarin, coumadin, digitalis glycosides, heart medicine, higher, lower blood levels, fluoxetine may occur, increasing the chance, unwanted effects, serious bleeding problems (Encyc), a physician may need to see you more often, especially when you first start, when you stop taking fluoxetine, a physician also may need to change the dose, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, nsaids, celecoxib, celebrex, diclofenac, voltaren, diflunisal, dolobid, etodolac, lodine, fenoprofen, nalfon, flurbiprofen, ansaid, ibuprofen, advil, motrin, nuprin, indomethacin, indocin, ketoprofen, orudis, oruvail, ketorolac, toradol, meclofenamate, meclomen, mefenamic acid, ponstel, meloxicam, mobic, nabumatone, relafen, naproxen, aleve, anaprox, naprosyn, oxaprozin, daypro, phenylbutazone, piroxicam, feldene, rofecoxib, vioxx, sulindac, clinoril, tolmetin, tolectin, valdecoxib, bextra, with fluoxetine, bleeding problems (Encyc), astemizole, hismanal, higher blood levels, astemizole may occur, which increases the chance, having a very serious change, rhythm, heartbeat, buspirone, buspar, bromocriptine, parlodel, dextromethorphan, cough medicine, levodopa, sinemet, lithium, eskalith, meperidine, demerol, nefazodone, serzone, pentazocine, talwin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, other, citalopram, celexa, fluvoxamine, luvox, paroxetine, paxil, sertraline, zoloft, street drugs, lsd, mdma, ecstasy, marijuana, sumatriptan, imitrex, tramadol, ultram, trazodone, desyrel, tryptophan, venlafaxine, effexor, using these medicines with fluoxetine, within 5 weeks, stopping fluoxetine may increase the chance, developing a rare, very serious, unwanted effect known as the serotonin syndrome, this syndrome, confusion, diarrhea, fever, poor coordination, restlessness, shivering, sweating, talking, acting with excitement you cannot control, trembling, shaking, twitching, develop these symptoms contact a physician, taking tramadol with fluoxetine increases the chance, having convulsions, seizures, taking tryptophan with fluoxetine may result in increased agitation, restlessness and intestinal, stomach problems, moclobemide, manerex, the risk, developing serious unwanted effects, the serotonin syndrome, is increased, moclobemide with fluoxetine is not recommended, recommended that 7 days be allowed between stopping treatment with moclobemide and starting treatment with fluoxetine, recommended that 5 weeks be allowed between stopping treatment with fluoxetine and starting treatment with moclobemide, monoamine oxidase, mao, inhibitor activity, isocarboxazid, marplan, phenelzine, nardil, procarbazine, matulane, selegiline, eldepryl, tranylcypromine, parnate, do not take fluoxetine, within 2 weeks, taking an mao inhibitor, do, may develop confusion, agitation, restlessness, stomach, intestinal problems, sudden high body temperature, extremely high blood pressure (Encyc), severe convulsions, at least 14 days should be allowed between stopping treatment with an mao inhibitor and starting treatment with fluoxetine, been taking fluoxetine, at least 5 weeks should be allowed between stopping treatment with fluoxetine and starting treatment with an mao inhibitor, phenytoin, dilantin, tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline, elavil, amoxapine, asendin, clomipramine, anafranil, desipramine, pertofrane, doxepin, sinequan, imipramine, tofranil, nortriptyline, aventyl, protriptyline, vivactil, trimipramine, surmontil, higher blood levels, may occur, which increases the chance, having serious side effects, see you more often and may need to change the doses, taking amitriptyline, clomipramine, imipramine with fluoxetine may increase the chance, developing the serotonin syndrome, thioridazine, mellaril, taking thioridazine with fluoxetine can cause serious heart problems, other medical problems, fluoxetine, any other medical problems, bipolar disorder, mood disorder with alternating episodes, mania and depression, risk, may make condition worse, a physician will check you, condition, brain disease, mental retardation, seizures, having seizures, diabetes, insulin, oral antidiabetic medicine, need, take may change, diseases that affect my body's metabolism, caution should be used, kidney disease (Encyc), liver disease (Encyc), higher blood levels, fluoxetine may occur, increasing the chance, side effects, parkinson's disease (Encyc), may become worse, weight loss, fluoxetine, weight loss, this weight loss is usually small, a large weight loss occurs, can be harmful in some patients, take this medicine, to benefit my condition as much as possible, do not take it more often, do not take it for a longer time, upsets my stomach, can be taken with food, fluoxetine for depression, can take 4 weeks, longer before you begin to feel better, may need to keep taking this medicine for 6 months, longer to stop the depression from returning, fluoxetine for obsessive-compulsive disorder, can take 5 weeks, longer before you begin to get better, a physician should check my progress at regular visits during this time, fluoxetine for bulimia nervosa, may begin to get better after 1 week, can take 4 weeks, longer before you get better, fluoxetine will be different for different patients and for different medical problems, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, fluoxetine, dose is different, do so: the number, capsules, teaspoonfuls, solution, take depends on the strength, the number, doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking fluoxetine, for oral, dosage forms, capsules, solution, for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, usually 20 milligrams, taken as a single dose, a physician may increase the dose, the dose, not more than 80 mg a day, once my depression is under control, a physician may wish to change, a weekly dose, in this case, will usually take a 90-mg capsule as a single dose one day per week, for bulimia nervosa, usually 60 milligrams, taken as a single dose, a physician may start with a lower dose and increase it gradually, the dose, not more than 80 mg a day, for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, usually 20 milligrams, taken as a single dose, take 20 mg every day, menstrual cycle (Encyc), for only 14 days out, cycle, a physician will determine the use and dose that is right for you, a physician may increase the dose, the dose, not more than 80 mg a day, if i miss a dose, not necessary to make up the missed dose, skip the missed dose, continue with my next scheduled dose, do not double doses, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, keep the oral solution form, from freezing, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, important that a physician check my progress at regular visits, to allow dosage adjustments and help reduce any side effects, develop a skin rash (Encyc), hives, consult doctor before you stop taking fluoxetine and check with a physician, fluoxetine, agitated, irritable, display other abnormal behaviors, can also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies, to become more depressed, caregiver notice, unwanted effects, do not suddenly stop taking my fluoxetine, been instructed to stop taking fluoxetine, ask you healthcare professional, slowly decrease the dose, this is to decrease the chance, having symptoms, agitation, breathing problems, chest pain (Encyc), confusion, diarrhea, dizziness (Encyc), light-headedness, fast heartbeat, headache, increased sweating, muscle pain, nausea, restlessness, runny nose, trouble in sleeping, trembling, shaking, unusual tiredness (Encyc), weakness, vision changes, vomiting, do not take fluoxetine within 2 weeks, taking a monoamine oxidase, mao, inhibitor activity, isocarboxazid, marplan, phenelzine, nardil, procarbazine, matulane, selegiline, eldepryl, tranylcypromine, parnate, do not take an mao inhibitor for at least 5 weeks after taking fluoxetine, do, may develop extremely high blood pressure (Encyc), convulsions, do not take thioridazine, mellaril, taking fluoxetine, less than 5 weeks after you have stopped taking fluoxetine, using these medicines together, can cause very serious heart problems, avoid drinking alcohol, taking fluoxetine, for diabetic patients, may affect blood sugar levels, notice a change, results, blood, urine sugar tests, any questions, some people to become drowsy, less able to think clearly, to have poor muscle control, make sure you know how you react to fluoxetine before you drive, not alert and well able to control my movements, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, side effects occur, decreased sexual drive, ability, inability to sit still, restlessness, skin rash (Encyc), hives, itching, chills, fever, joint, muscle pain, breast enlargement, pain, convulsions, seizures, fast, irregular heartbeat (Encyc), purple, red spots on skin, symptoms, hypoglycemia, low blood sugar (Encyc), anxiety, nervousness, chills, cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness (Encyc), excessive hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, shakiness, unsteady walk, unusual tiredness (Encyc), weakness, symptoms, hyponatremia, low blood sodium, confusion, convulsions, seizures, drowsiness (Encyc), dryness, mouth, increased thirst, energy, symptoms, serotonin syndrome, diarrhea, fever, increased sweating, mood, behavior changes, overactive reflexes, racing heartbeat, restlessness, shivering, shaking, talking, feeling, acting with excitement and activity you cannot control, trouble in breathing, unusual, incomplete body, facial movements, unusual secretion, milk, in females, incidence not known, abdominal, stomach pain, agitation, back, leg pains, bleeding gums, blindness, blistering, peeling, loosening, skin, bloating, blood in urine (Encyc), stools, bloody, tarry stools (Encyc), blue-yellow color blindness, blurred vision (Encyc), changes in behavior, chest pain (Encyc), discomfort, clay-colored stools, coma, constipation, continuing vomiting, cough/dry cough, dark urine, decreased urine output, decreased vision, depression, difficulty breathing (Encyc), difficulty swallowing, dizziness (Encyc), lightheadedness, eye pain (Encyc), fainting, fainting, fast pounding, irregular heartbeat (Encyc), pulse, fatigue, general body swelling, high fever, high, low blood pressure, hives, welts, hives, itching, puffiness, swelling, the eyelids, around the eyes, face, lips, tongue, hostility, increased hunger, indigestion, irregular, slow heart rate, irritability, itching, joint, muscle pain, large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs, lethargy, light-colored stools, appetite, bladder control, muscle twitching, nausea, nightmares, no blood pressure, pulse, noisy breathing, nosebleeds, pain in ankles, knees, painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs, pains in stomach, side, abdomen, possibly radiating to the back, palpitations, pinpoint red spots on skin, pounding heartbeat, rapid weight gain (Encyc), red, irritated eyes, red skin lesions, often with a purple center, redness, tenderness, itching, burning, peeling, skin, severe muscle stiffness, shortness of breath, skin rash (Encyc), slurred speech, sore throat, sores, ulcers, white spots on lips, in mouth, stopping, heart, stupor, severe chest pain (Encyc), sudden shortness, breath, troubled breathing, sudden weakness in arms, legs, swelling, face, ankles, hands, swollen, painful glands, thoughts, killing oneself, tightness in chest, tiredness, twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements, tongue, lips, face, arms, legs, unconsciousness, unpleasant breath odor, unusual bleeding, bruising, unusually pale skin, extreme physical, emotional force, vomiting, blood, wheezing, yellow eyes, skin, symptoms, overdose--may be more severe than side effects that may occur from regular doses, several symptoms may occur together, agitation and restlessness, convulsions, seizures, drowsiness (Encyc), fast heartbeat, nausea and vomiting (Encyc), talking, feeling, acting with excitement and activity you cannot control, trembling, shaking, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, anxiety, nervousness, decreased appetite, diarrhea, drowsiness (Encyc), headache, increased sweating, nausea, tiredness, weakness, trembling, shaking, trouble in sleeping, abnormal dreams, change in sense, taste, changes in vision, chest pain (Encyc), constipation, dizziness (Encyc), light-headedness, dryness, mouth, feeling, warmth, heat, flushing, redness, skin, especially on face and neck, frequent urination, hair loss, increased appetite, increased sensitivity, skin to sunlight, menstrual pain, stomach cramps (Encyc), gas, pain, vomiting, weight loss, yawning, incidence not known, cracks, skin, heat from the body, painful, prolonged erections, penis, red, swollen skin, scaly skin, after you stop taking fluoxetine, body may need time to adjust, time this takes depends on the amount, medicine you were using and how long you used it, during this period, check with a physician if you notice, side effects, anxiety, dizziness (Encyc), feeling that body, surroundings are turning, general feeling, discomfort, illness, headache, nausea, sweating, unusual tiredness (Encyc), weakness, incidence not known, cracks in skin, heat from the body, painful, prolonged erection, the penis, red, swollen skin, scaly skin, swelling, the breasts, breast soreness in both females and males, unusual milk production, after you stop using fluoxetine, can still produce some side effects that need attention, during this period, chek with a physician immediately, notice the following side effect, actions that are out, control, agitation, anxiety, burning, crawling, itching, numbness (Encyc), prickling, pins and needles, tingling feeling, crying, depersonalization, euphoria, feeling, distress, feeling that body, surroundings are turning, general feeling, discomfort, illness, headache, irritability, mental depression, mood, mental changes, nervousness, nausea, paranoia, quick to react, overreact emotionally, rapidly changing moods, sleeplessness, sweating, talking, feeling, acting with excitement, trouble sleeping (Encyc), unable to sleep, unusual drowsiness (Encyc), dullness, tiredness, weakness, feeling, sluggishness, unusual tiredness (Encyc), weakness, vaginal bleeding (Encyc), other side effects, additional information once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show, also useful for other medical problems, uses are not included in product labeling, fluoxetine is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions, premature ejaculation brand names, prozac prozac weekly sarafem, prozac, category antidepressant antiobsessional agent antibulimic agent