Fluoxetine Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Fluoxetine Capsule Information

Fluoxetine Capsule is a prescription medicine. Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Fluoxetine Capsule have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fluoxetine Capsule. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Fluoxetine Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fluoxetine Capsule 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.

Fluoxetine Capsule's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Fluoxetine Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fluoxetine Capsule contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Fluoxetine Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Fluoxetine Capsule is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Fluoxetine Capsule Benefits & Uses
Fluoxetine Capsule Dosage & How to Take
Fluoxetine Capsule Side Effects
Fluoxetine Capsule Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Fluoxetine Capsule with Other Drugs
Fluoxetine Capsule Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Fluoxetine Capsule
Fluoxetine Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Fluoxetine Capsule Benefits & Uses

Fluoxetine Capsule 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

Fluoxetine Capsule 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

Fluoxetine Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluoxetine Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Fluoxetine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Fluoxetine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Fluoxetine Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Fluoxetine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Fluoxetine Capsule on the Kidneys?

Fluoxetine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Fluoxetine Capsule on the Liver?

Side effects of Fluoxetine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Fluoxetine Capsule on the Heart?

Fluoxetine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fluoxetine Capsule with Other Drugs

Fluoxetine Capsule 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

Fluoxetine Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluoxetine Capsule 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 Fluoxetine Capsule

Is this Fluoxetine Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Fluoxetine Capsule is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Fluoxetine Capsule you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Fluoxetine Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, Fluoxetine Capsule is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Fluoxetine Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluoxetine Capsule

It is safe to take Fluoxetine Capsule with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluoxetine Capsule

Consuming Fluoxetine Capsule with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Fluoxetine Capsule

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Fluoxetine associated with weight loss?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Fluoxetine 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.

Question about 6 years ago

Is Fluoxetine habit forming?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Fluoxetine 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 Fluoxetine strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Fluoxetine cause negative thinking?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Fluoxetine 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.

Question about 6 years ago

Is Fluoxetine a controlled substance?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Fluoxetine 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Fluoxetine work?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Fluoxetine 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.