| Names | Dosage | Qty | USD$ | $/Tab | Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) | 20mg | 30 | $85 | $2.83 | Buy |
| Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) | 20mg | 60 | $139 | $2.32 | Buy |
| Fluoxetine (Generic Prozac) | 20mg | 90 | $179 | $1.99 | Buy |
Coming from the family of drugs with antidepressant properties that goes by the name Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor is Fluoxetine hydrochloride. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is a popular drug and 4th of its kind when introduced commercially. Other inhibitors released before the drug could not keep up with it has Fluoxetine hydrochloride had an upper edge due to its less adverse effects. Hence in a few years everyone began to address Fluoxetine hydrochloride as the first serotonin reuptake . Eli Lilly company were responsible for the creation of the drug. Eli Lilly Company’s patent for the drug expired in the year 2001 following which many manufactures introduced the drug under different names.
Fluoxetine hydrochloride must never be used along with other antidepressant especially MAO Inhibitors unless specifically instructed by the doctor as such a practice can lead to adverse effects.Time must be given to the body to remove the medication from the body before starting another mediction.One must wait for atleast 4 weeks before switching over to other antidepressants if you are not happy with the current medication. Parallel intake of Fluoxetine hydrochloride and thioridazine is extremely dangerous as it would lead to an drug interaction that can become a cause for the death of a patient.
Side effects are not rare when using medications such as the Fluoxetine hydrochloride, following effects are commonly noted among the patients:
Abnormal dreams, abnormal ejaculation, abnormal vision, anxiety, diminished sex drive, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, flushing, gas, headache, impotence, insomnia, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, rash, sinusitis, sleepiness, sore throat, sweating, tremors, upset stomach.
Though side effects are common, one must not ignore it and must visit a doctor immediately. Discontinuing the usage of the drug until consulting a doctor is important. Sometimes severe side effects such as seizures can also be developed.
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