Prozac is an anti-depressant medication that has Fluoxetine as its active ingredient.
This is an oral medication used to treat psychological disorders such as depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Prozac works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, a neurotransmitter responsible for an individual's feelings of pleasure and well-being. Despite being effective the improvement of symptoms in patients can take up to 4 weeks to appear.
Prozac indications
Depression (associated or not with anxiety); nervous bulimia; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); premenstrual disorder (PMS); premenstrual dysphoric disorder; irritability; malaise caused by anxiety.
Side Effects of Prozac
Fatigue; nausea; diarrhea; Headache; dry mouth; tiredness; weakness; decreased muscle strength; sexual dysfunction (decreased desire, abnormal ejaculation); bumps on the skin; somnolence; insomnia; tremors; dizziness; abnormal vision; sweats; falling sensation; loss of appetite; dilation of the vessels; palpitations; gastrointestinal disorder; chills; weight loss; abnormal dreams (nightmares); anxiety; nervousness; tension; increased urge to urinate; difficulty or pain to urinate; bleeding and gynecological hemorrhages; itch; redness; pupil enlargement; Muscular contraction; imbalance; euphoric mood; hair loss; Low pressure; purple streaks on the skin; generalized allergy; esophageal pain.
Prozac contraindications
Pregnancy risk C; lactating women.
It should be used with caution in the following cases:
Diabetes; decreased liver function; decreased kidney function; Parkinson's disease; individuals with weight loss; neurological problems or history of seizures.
How to Use Prozac
Oral use
Adults
- Depression: Administer 20 g of Prozac daily. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Administer 20 g to 60 mg of Prozac daily. Bulimia Nervosa: Administer 60 mg of Prozac daily. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Administer 20 mg of Prozac during every day of the menstrual period or every other day. Treatment should start 14 days before the first day of the menstrual cycle. The procedure must be repeated with each new menstrual cycle.
