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Cozac 20 Mg Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cozac 20 Mg Capsule's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cozac 20 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cozac 20 Mg Capsule contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cozac 20 Mg Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cozac 20 Mg Capsule is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cozac 20 Mg Capsule 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cozac 20 Mg Capsule is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Cozac can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cozac right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Cozac. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cozac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
Cozac is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cozac 20 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
Cozac 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 Cozac 20 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cozac 20 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Cozac 20 Mg Capsule is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cozac 20 Mg Capsule as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cozac 20 Mg Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Cozac 20 Mg Capsule can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cozac 20 Mg Capsule
Taking Cozac 20 Mg Capsule with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cozac 20 Mg Capsule
Consumption of alcohol and Cozac 20 Mg Capsule together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Cozac can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.
Yes, Cozac is used for the treatment of anxiety by decreasing the activity in the brain this causes calming of the brain which provides relief to the patient from anxiety.
Yes, Cozac may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.
Cozac 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. Cozac 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 Cozac 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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