Cool Drops, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Cool Drops also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Cool Drops depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cool Drops as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cool Drops are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Cool Drops's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cool Drops related warnings talks about Cool Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Cool Drops contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Cool Drops may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cool Drops, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cool Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cool Drops is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cool Drops safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cool. It is best to stop taking Cool immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cool Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Cool may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cool Drops on the Kidneys?
Cool may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cool Drops on the Liver?
Cool may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cool Drops on the Heart?
Cool may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cool Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cool Drops habit forming or addictive?
Cool Drops does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cool Drops can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cool Drops is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Cool Drops can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cool Drops
Taking Cool Drops with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cool Drops
Taking alcohol with Cool Drops can be dangerous.
Cool is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.
Cool is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Cool at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Cool may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Cool.
No, Cool is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Cool strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Cool is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Cool is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
No, it is not recommended that Cool should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
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