Side
Effects
Nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, drowsiness, sweating, or upset
stomach may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor
promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects
occur: loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, unusual or severe mental/mood
changes, uncontrolled movements (tremor), decreased interest in sex, flu-like
symptoms (e.g., chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness). Tell your doctor immediately
if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vision changes, trouble
swallowing, swelling or white spots on the mouth and/or tongue, changes in
sexual ability, painful and/or prolonged erection. Tell your doctor immediately
if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting,
irregular/fast heartbeat. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but
seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, kidney
disease, seizures, heart problems, diabetes, any allergies. This drug may
make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness
such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Liquid preparations
of this product may contain sugar and/or small amounts of alcohol. Caution
is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask
your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product. Caution is
advised when using this product in the elderly because they may be more sensitive
to the effects of the drug. This medication should be used only when clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant,
breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal,
drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid,
linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
within 2 weeks, and avoid taking thioridazine within 5 weeks, before or after
treatment with this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional
information. This drug is not recommended for use with: weight loss medicine
(e.g., sibutramine, phentermine), thioridazine, terfenadine, astemizole.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all prescription
and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other SSRI antidepressants
(e.g., citalopram, sertraline), nefazodone, trazodone, venlafaxine, "triptan" migraine
drugs (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants
(e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), flecainide, propafenone, haloperidol,
clozapine, lithium, tryptophan, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), anti-seizure
drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin/hydantoins), herbal/natural products
(e.g., St John's wort, ayahuasca). Tell your doctor if you take any drugs
that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety
drugs (e.g., alprazolam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), muscle
relaxants, psychiatric medicine (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine),
certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your
medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing
ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products. Report
other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide,
pimozide, sotalol, quinidine, procainamide, sparfloxacin, "water pills" (diuretics
such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more details. Fluoxetine may affect the amount of glucose (sugar) in
your blood. If you take any anti-diabetes medication (e.g., glipizide, glyburide,
metformin), your dosage of these drugs may need to be adjusted when fluoxetine
is started or discontinued. Consult your doctor. Do not start or stop any
medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: irregular heartbeat,
fainting, severe dizziness or lightheadedness.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may
be performed to monitor your progress.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time
of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C)
away from light and moisture.
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