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FT Benefits & Uses

FT is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Panic Attack and Disorder
Stress (Read More - Home Remedies for Stress)
Bipolar Disorder
Mania
PMS
Binge Eating Disorder

FT Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: PMS Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given continuously or during the luteal phase only

FT Related Warnings

Is the use of FT safe for pregnant women?

FT may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take FT again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of FT safe during breastfeeding?

Taking FT may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. FT should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of FT on the Kidneys?

FT rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of FT on the Liver?

FT may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of FT on the Heart?

FT has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of FT with Other Drugs

FT should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Warfarin

Alprazolam

FT Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take FT unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Bipolar Disorder
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about FT

Is this FT habit forming or addictive?

FT does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking FT. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume FT only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, FT is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

FT Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and FT

You can take FT with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and FT

Consumption of alcohol and FT together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about FT

Question over 5 years ago

Can FT affect one's sex life?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, FT 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can FT make you tired?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, FT 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I take FT?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

FT should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is FT?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

FT 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. FT 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does FT work?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

FT 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.