Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication in the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs. It is best known by the brand name Prozac.

Prozac was one of the first SSRIs on the market. In the decades following its introduction it has been used by countless millions around the world; its effectiveness and safety in the anxiety- and depression-related conditions it treats are well-established. It has been possible to buy fluoxetine in generic formulas since its original patent expired in the early 2000s.

Fluoxetine has a few properties that distinguish it from other medications in the SSRI family:

• Fluoxetine is more stimulating than other SSRIs; ideal for individuals who suffer from low energy or who find other SSRIs cause fatigue or drowsiness. On the other hand, individuals who tend to be high-energy, prone to agitation, or who have difficulty sleeping may not want to buy fluoxetine.
• Fluoxetine is one of very few SSRIs commonly approved for use while on-the-job in safety-sensitive positions, such as long-haul driving or piloting aircraft.
• Fluoxetine is less likely to cause some side effects associated with other SSRIs, but is most likely of the SSRIs to cause allergic reactions (though allergic reactions are still very rare).
• Fluoxetine is among the most likely SSRIs to be effective in treating depression, though it is not necessarily better in other mental disorders.

Patients using fluoxetine report feeling more energetic, improved and more stable mood, improved mental clarity and ability to focus, and feeling more in control of thoughts and feelings.

Uses & Administration

Fluoxetine is used in a variety of psychiatric disorders, and also sees some relatively rare use in unrelated conditions. Patients most commonly buy fluoxetine for:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Bulimia nervosa
• Binge eating
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Treatment is similar in all applications, though dosage adjustments may need to be made for age, weight, other medications being taken, and other medical conditions that may be present. In otherwise healthy adults treatment typically consists of:

• Start with 20 mg per day for at least four weeks.
• If no improvements are seen, dosage may be increased in 20 mg increments every four weeks, up to 80 mg per day.
• The majority of patients find 40 to 60 mg per day to be effective.
• Do not exceed 80 mg per day without explicit doctor instruction.
• Treatment may continue for as long as it provides benefit.
• Treatment should not end abruptly; dosage should be gradually tapered down over several weeks to prevent disruptive withdrawal symptoms. A doctor can help develop a discontinuation plan.

The medication is usually administered via tablets. In smaller doses, 20 mg or less, tablets are taken once per day in the morning. At higher doses, the daily dose is usually divided into two smaller doses, taken morning and afternoon. Use at bedtime is generally inadvisable as it can cause sleeping problems, though a few patients find fluoxetine has a sedating effect and prefer taking it at bedtime.

Taking with food is optional. Some patients experience nausea if taking fluoxetine on an empty stomach.

Patients with a history of liver or kidney issues, diabetes, seizures, or glaucoma should not not buy fluoxetine without first discussing potential risks and warning signs with a doctor.

Fluoxetine can interact with a wide range of other medications, including other antidepressants, blood thinners, widely-used over-the-counter products like NSAIDs or cold medications, triptan medications used for migraines, and many others. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before mixing medications while taking fluoxetine.

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