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Flutine, 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 Flutine have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flutine. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flutine as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Flutine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Flutine's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Flutine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flutine related warnings section.
The section on Flutine contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Flutine may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Flutine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flutine 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 |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Flutine safe for pregnant women?
Flutine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Flutine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flutine safe during breastfeeding?
Flutine 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 Flutine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flutine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flutine on the Liver?
Flutine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Flutine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flutine on the heart have been reported.
Flutine 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 Flutine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flutine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flutine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flutine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Flutine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Flutine can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flutine
Taking Flutine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Flutine as it can have severe side effects.
No, it is not recommended that Flutine 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.
Flutine 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. Flutine 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.
Yes, Flutine 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.
Yes, Flutine 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.
Yes, Flutine 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.
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