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Flucer is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Flucer have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Flucer depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Flucer have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Flucer 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flucer is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Flucer has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flucer related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Flucer have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Flucer may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Flucer is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Flucer 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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Is the use of Flucer safe for pregnant women?
Flucer can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flucer right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Flucer safe during breastfeeding?
Flucer should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flucer on the Kidneys?
Flucer rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flucer on the Liver?
Flucer has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Flucer on the Heart?
Flucer is rarely harmful for the heart.
Flucer should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flucer unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucer habit forming or addictive?
Flucer is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flucer. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Flucer only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Flucer has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucer
You can take Flucer with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucer
Consuming Flucer with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Flucer 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, Flucer may affect one's sex life by decreasing one's libido. However, if you experience sex life is affected after medicine then inform your doctor immediately they might change your medication or altered the dose.
No, it is not recommended that Flucer 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.
Yes, Flucer can cause weight loss. It is a common side effect of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight loss then discuss with your doctor.
No, Flucer 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 Flucer strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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