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Fluxater is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Other than this, Fluxater has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Fluxater 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.
While these are the most often observed Fluxater side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fluxater go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fluxater is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Fluxater's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Fluxater are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Fluxater may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fluxater is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Fluxater 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 Fluxater safe for pregnant women?
Fluxater can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Fluxater right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Fluxater safe during breastfeeding?
Fluxater 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 Fluxater on the Kidneys?
Fluxater rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluxater on the Liver?
Fluxater is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Fluxater on the Heart?
Fluxater is rarely harmful for the heart.
Fluxater 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 Fluxater unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluxater habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Fluxater.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fluxater you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fluxater only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Fluxater can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fluxater
Taking Fluxater with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluxater
Taking Fluxater with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Fluxater 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, Fluxater is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription drug belongs to the class of medications called antidepressant. A controlled drug is one whose manufacture, use and possession are regulated by the government, eg narcotics. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine and methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Fluxater 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.
Yes, Fluxater causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
No, Fluxater 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 Fluxater strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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