Prozac is used for:

Treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults as well as children. It is used to treat bulimia nervosa as well as panic disorder in adults. It might also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of serotonin, a common substance in the brain, which helps to improve confident mood problems.

Do NOT take Prozac if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Prozac
• you are taking or possess taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine), selegiline, or St. John's wort within the final 14 days
• you are taking a fenfluramine derivative (eg, dexfenfluramine), an H₁ antagonist (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), nefazodone, pimozide, a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) (eg, venlafaxine), sibutramine, thioridazine, or tryptophan

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Before taking Prozac :

Some health examination conditions might work with Prozac . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you or a family member has a history of bipolar disorder (manic-depression), other mental or mood problems, suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or substance abuse
• incase you possess a history of seizures, heart problems, liver problems, severe kidney problems, stomach or bowel bleeding, diabetes, or metabolism problems
• incase you are dehydrated, possess abridged blood sodium levels, or drink alcohol
• incase you will be having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Some MEDICINES MIGHT WORK with Prozac . Tell your health care provider incase you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anorexiants (eg, phentermine), fenfluramine derivatives (eg, dexfenfluramine), linezolid, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), metoclopramide, nefazodone, selegiline, serotonin 5-HT₁ receptor agonists (eg, sumatriptan), sibutramine, SNRIs (eg, venlafaxine, St. John's wort, trazodone, or tryptophan because severe side effects, such as a reaction that might include fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, as well as coma, might occur
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, including stomach bleeding, might be increased
• Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of abridged blood sodium levels might be increased
• Tramadol because the risk of seizures might be increased
• Cyclobenzaprine or H₁ antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) because severe heart problems, including irregular heartbeat, might occur
• HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir) because they might increase the risk of Prozac 's side effects
• Cyproheptadine because it might decrease Prozac 's effectiveness
• Aripiprazole, benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), carbamazepine, clozapine, dextromethorphan, digoxin, flecainide, haloperidol, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), lithium, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (eg, atomoxetine), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), pimozide, propafenone, risperidone, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), or vinblastine because the risk of their side effects might be increased by Prozac

This might not be a total list of all interactions that might occur. Ask your health care provider incase Prozac might work with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, halt, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to take Prozac :

Take Prozac as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Prozac comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Prozac refilled.
• Take Prozac by mouth with or without food.
• Taking Prozac at the alike time each day will help you remember to take it.
• Continue to take Prozac even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• Do not suddenly halt taking Prozac without checking with your doctor. Side effects might occur. They might include mental or mood changes, numbness or tingling of the skin, dizziness, confusion, headache, trouble sleeping, or unusual tiredness. You will be closely monitored when you start Prozac as well as whenever a change in dose is made.
• Incase you miss a dose of Prozac , take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you might possess about how to take Prozac .

Substantial safety information:

• Prozac might cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects might be worse incase you take it with alcohol or confident medicines. Take Prozac with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol or take medicines that might cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are taking Prozac ; it might add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist incase you possess questions about which medicines might cause drowsiness.
• Several weeks might pass before your symptoms improve. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or take Prozac for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Children as well as teenagers who take Prozac might be at increased risk for suicidal thoughts or actions. Adults might as well as be affected. The risk might be greater in patients who possess had suicidal thoughts or actions in the done. The risk might as well as be greater in patients who possess had bipolar (manic-depressive) illness, or incase a family member has had it. Watch patients who take Prozac closely. Contact the doctor at once incase recent, worsened, or unexpected symptoms, such as depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks; or any unusual changes in mood or behavior, occur. Contact the doctor fair away incase any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.
• Diabetes patients - Prozac might affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Serotonin syndrome is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Prozac . Your risk might be greater incase you take Prozac with confident other medicines (eg, "triptans," MAOIs). Symptoms might include agitation; confusion; hallucinations; coma; fever; fast or irregular heartbeat; tremor; excessive sweating; as well as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Contact your doctor at once incase you possess any of these symptoms.
• Incase your doctor tells you to halt taking Prozac , you will need to wait for several weeks before beginning to take confident other medicines (eg, MAOIs, nefazodone, thioridazine). Ask your doctor when you should start to take your recent medicines after you possess stopped taking Prozac .
• Prozac might rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. Incase this is not treated fair away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor fair away incase this happens.
• Take Prozac with caution in the ELDERLY; they might be more sensitive to its effects, especially abridged blood sodium levels.
• Caution is advised when taking Prozac in CHILDREN; they might be more sensitive to its effects, especially increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions.
• Prozac should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 7 years old; safety as well as effectiveness in these children possess not been confirmed.
• Prozac might cause weight changes. CHILDREN as well as teenagers might need normal weight as well as growth checks while they take Prozac .
• PREGNANCY as well as BREAST-FEEDING: Prozac might cause harm to the fetus incase it is used during the final 3 months of pregnancy. Incase you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits as well as risks of taking Prozac while you are pregnant. Prozac is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Prozac .

Likely side effects of Prozac :

All medicines might cause side effects, however many people possess no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor incase any of these most ORDINARY side effects persist or become bothersome:

Anxiety; decreased sexual desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach upset; trouble sleeping; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; not light or bloody stools; chest pain; confusion; exaggerated reflexes; excessive sweating; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; increased urination; joint or wrist aches or pain; loss of coordination; recent or worsening agitation, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness, or inability to sit still; persistent or severe ringing in the ears;persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent anxiety or trouble sleeping; significant weight loss; stomach pain; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual hoarseness; unusual or severe mental or mood changes; unusual swelling; vision changes; worsening of depression.

This is not a total list of all side effects that might occur. Incase you possess questions or need health examination advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You might report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Incase OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms might include coma; confusion; delirium; difficult breathing; fainting; fast, unhurried, or irregular heartbeat; fever; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, or vomiting; tremor.

Store Prozac at room temperature, between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Prozac out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Common information:

• Incase you possess any questions about Prozac , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Prozac is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• Incase your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Prozac . Incase you possess questions about the medicine you are taking or would similar more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Common mispelling/typos of Antidepressants and Anti Anxiety drug, Prozac