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08-06-2006, 01:27 AM
Introduction
Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) is a psychotropic drug for oral administration. Prozac is used to treat depression, panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and bulimia. Prozac is primarily based for depression, and used vastly within persons suffering depression.
Suitability
Prozac is suitable for those who are 18 years plus. Prozac is not recommended for adolescents or women who are pregnant. Whilst Prozac can be used on minors, the facts for increased suicidality far surpasses it use over other drugs.
Dosage
The recommended dosage is 20mg per day, however; the more common dosages for treatment of PTSD is more like 40mg+ per day.
Side Effects
All drugs have possible side effect/s, which need to be taken into consideration when being prescribed.
You have approximately a 1:4 chance of having any side effect/s with Prozac from the clinical studies performed.
Prozac has the following possible side effects:
Body as a Whole
Asthenia
Flu syndrome
Headache
Fever
Cardiovascular System
Vasodilatation
Digestive System
Nausea
Diarrhea
Anorexia
Dry mouth
Dyspepsia
Constipation
Flatulence
Vomiting
Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
Weight loss
Nervous System
Insomnia
Anxiety
Nervousness
Somnolence
Tremor
Libido decreased
Abnormal dreams
Thinking abnormal
Respiratory System
Pharyngitis
Sinusitis
Yawn
Skin and Appendages
Sweating
Rash
Pruritus
Urogenital System
Impotence
Abnormal ejaculation
Special Senses
Abnormal vision Further categorization of possible side effects are listed in decreasing order:Body as a Whole
Frequent: chest pain, chills;
Infrequent: chills and fever, face edema, intentional overdose, malaise, pelvic pain, suicide attempt;
Rare: acute abdominal syndrome, hypothermia, intentional injury, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, photosensitivity reaction.Cardiovascular System
Frequent: hemorrhage, hypertension, palpitation;
Infrequent: angina pectoris, arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, hypotension, migraine, myocardial infarct, postural hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, vascular headache;
Rare: atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, cerebral embolism, cerebral ischemia, cerebrovascular accident, extrasystoles, heart arrest, heart block, pallor, peripheral vascular disorder, phlebitis, shock, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, vasospasm, ventricular arrhythmia, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular fibrillation.Digestive System
Frequent: increased appetite, nausea and vomiting;
Infrequent: aphthous stomatitis, cholelithiasis, colitis, dysphagia, eructation, esophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis, glossitis, gum hemorrhage, hyperchlorhydria, increased salivation, liver function tests abnormal, melena, mouth ulceration, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, stomach ulcer, stomatitis, thirst;
Rare: biliary pain, bloody diarrhea, cholecystitis, duodenal ulcer, enteritis, esophageal ulcer, fecal incontinence, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hematemesis, hemorrhage of colon, hepatitis, intestinal obstruction, liver fatty deposit, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, rectal hemorrhage, salivary gland enlargement, stomach ulcer hemorrhage, tongue edema.Endocrine System
Infrequent: hypothyroidism;
Rare: diabetic acidosis, diabetes mellitus.Hemic and Lymphatic System
Infrequent: anemia, ecchymosis;
Rare: blood dyscrasia, hypochromic anemia, leukopenia, lymphedema, lymphocytosis, petechia, purpura, thrombocythemia, thrombocytopenia.Metabolic and Nutritional
Frequent: weight gain;
Infrequent: dehydration, generalized edema, gout, hypercholesteremia, hyperlipemia, hypokalemia, peripheral edema;
Rare: alcohol intolerance, alkaline phosphatase increased, BUN increased, creatine phosphokinase increased, hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, iron deficiency anemia, SGPT increased.Musculoskeletal System
Infrequent: arthritis, bone pain, bursitis, leg cramps, tenosynovitis;
Rare: arthrosis, chondrodystrophy, myasthenia, myopathy, myositis, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis.Nervous System
Frequent: agitation, amnesia, confusion, emotional lability, sleep disorder;
Infrequent: abnormal gait, acute brain syndrome, akathisia, apathy, ataxia, buccoglossal syndrome, CNS depression, CNS stimulation, depersonalization, euphoria, hallucinations, hostility, hyperkinesia, hypertonia, hypesthesia, incoordination, libido increased, myoclonus, neuralgia, neuropathy, neurosis, paranoid reaction, personality disorder, psychosis, vertigo;
Rare: abnormal electroencephalogram, antisocial reaction, circumoral paresthesia, coma, delusions, dysarthria, dystonia, extrapyramidal syndrome, foot drop, hyperesthesia, neuritis, paralysis, reflexes decreased, reflexes increased, stupor.Respiratory System
Infrequent: asthma, epistaxis, hiccup, hyperventilation;
Rare: apnea, atelectasis, cough decreased, emphysema, hemoptysis, hypoventilation, hypoxia, larynx edema, lung edema, pneumothorax, stridor.Skin and Appendages
Infrequent: acne, alopecia, contact dermatitis, eczema, maculopapular rash, skin discoloration, skin ulcer, vesiculobullous rash;
Rare: furunculosis, herpes zoster, hirsutism, petechial rash, psoriasis, purpuric rash, pustular rash, seborrhea.Special Senses
Frequent: ear pain, taste perversion, tinnitus;
Infrequent: conjunctivitis, dry eyes, mydriasis, photophobia;
Rare: blepharitis, deafness, diplopia, exophthalmos, eye hemorrhage, glaucoma, hyperacusis, iritis, parosmia, scleritis, strabismus, taste loss, visual field defect.Urogenital System
Frequent: urinary frequency;
Infrequent: abortion, albuminuria, amenorrhea, anorgasmia, breast enlargement, breast pain, cystitis, dysuria, female lactation, fibrocystic breast, hematuria, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, nocturia, polyuria, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary urgency, vaginal hemorrhage;
Rare: breast engorgement, glycosuria, hypomenorrhea, kidney pain, oliguria, priapism, uterine hemorrhage, uterine fibroids enlarged.Warnings
As Prozac is an anti-depressant, all anti-depresants pose a risk of increased suicidal thoughts, or suicidality. The following symptoms; anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia (psychomotor restlessness), hypomania, and mania, have been reported in adult and pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants for major depressive disorder as well as for other indications, both psychiatric and nonpsychiatric.
Patients should be advised to inform their physician if they are taking, or plan to take, any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, as there is a potential for interactions.
Consideration should be given to changing the therapeutic regimen, including possibly discontinuing the medication, in patients whose depression is persistently worse, or who are experiencing emergent suicidality or symptoms that might be precursors to worsening depression or suicidality, especially if these symptoms are severe, abrupt in onset, or were not part of the patient’s presenting symptoms.
Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during therapy.
Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they are breast feeding an infant.
Read more from the fact sheets on Prozac:
Prozac Description (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine.htm)
Prozac Pharmacology (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_cp.htm)
Prozac Dosage Information (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_ids.htm)
Prozac Side Effects and Drug Interactions (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_ad.htm)
Prozac Warnings and Precautions (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_wcp.htm)
Prozac Overdose Information (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_od.htm)
Prozac Patient Information (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_pi.htm)Another resource direct from the manufacturer, is Prozac.com (http://www.prozac.com).
Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) is a psychotropic drug for oral administration. Prozac is used to treat depression, panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and bulimia. Prozac is primarily based for depression, and used vastly within persons suffering depression.
Suitability
Prozac is suitable for those who are 18 years plus. Prozac is not recommended for adolescents or women who are pregnant. Whilst Prozac can be used on minors, the facts for increased suicidality far surpasses it use over other drugs.
Dosage
The recommended dosage is 20mg per day, however; the more common dosages for treatment of PTSD is more like 40mg+ per day.
Side Effects
All drugs have possible side effect/s, which need to be taken into consideration when being prescribed.
You have approximately a 1:4 chance of having any side effect/s with Prozac from the clinical studies performed.
Prozac has the following possible side effects:
Body as a Whole
Asthenia
Flu syndrome
Headache
Fever
Cardiovascular System
Vasodilatation
Digestive System
Nausea
Diarrhea
Anorexia
Dry mouth
Dyspepsia
Constipation
Flatulence
Vomiting
Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
Weight loss
Nervous System
Insomnia
Anxiety
Nervousness
Somnolence
Tremor
Libido decreased
Abnormal dreams
Thinking abnormal
Respiratory System
Pharyngitis
Sinusitis
Yawn
Skin and Appendages
Sweating
Rash
Pruritus
Urogenital System
Impotence
Abnormal ejaculation
Special Senses
Abnormal vision Further categorization of possible side effects are listed in decreasing order:Body as a Whole
Frequent: chest pain, chills;
Infrequent: chills and fever, face edema, intentional overdose, malaise, pelvic pain, suicide attempt;
Rare: acute abdominal syndrome, hypothermia, intentional injury, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, photosensitivity reaction.Cardiovascular System
Frequent: hemorrhage, hypertension, palpitation;
Infrequent: angina pectoris, arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, hypotension, migraine, myocardial infarct, postural hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, vascular headache;
Rare: atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, cerebral embolism, cerebral ischemia, cerebrovascular accident, extrasystoles, heart arrest, heart block, pallor, peripheral vascular disorder, phlebitis, shock, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, vasospasm, ventricular arrhythmia, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular fibrillation.Digestive System
Frequent: increased appetite, nausea and vomiting;
Infrequent: aphthous stomatitis, cholelithiasis, colitis, dysphagia, eructation, esophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis, glossitis, gum hemorrhage, hyperchlorhydria, increased salivation, liver function tests abnormal, melena, mouth ulceration, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, stomach ulcer, stomatitis, thirst;
Rare: biliary pain, bloody diarrhea, cholecystitis, duodenal ulcer, enteritis, esophageal ulcer, fecal incontinence, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hematemesis, hemorrhage of colon, hepatitis, intestinal obstruction, liver fatty deposit, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, rectal hemorrhage, salivary gland enlargement, stomach ulcer hemorrhage, tongue edema.Endocrine System
Infrequent: hypothyroidism;
Rare: diabetic acidosis, diabetes mellitus.Hemic and Lymphatic System
Infrequent: anemia, ecchymosis;
Rare: blood dyscrasia, hypochromic anemia, leukopenia, lymphedema, lymphocytosis, petechia, purpura, thrombocythemia, thrombocytopenia.Metabolic and Nutritional
Frequent: weight gain;
Infrequent: dehydration, generalized edema, gout, hypercholesteremia, hyperlipemia, hypokalemia, peripheral edema;
Rare: alcohol intolerance, alkaline phosphatase increased, BUN increased, creatine phosphokinase increased, hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, iron deficiency anemia, SGPT increased.Musculoskeletal System
Infrequent: arthritis, bone pain, bursitis, leg cramps, tenosynovitis;
Rare: arthrosis, chondrodystrophy, myasthenia, myopathy, myositis, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis.Nervous System
Frequent: agitation, amnesia, confusion, emotional lability, sleep disorder;
Infrequent: abnormal gait, acute brain syndrome, akathisia, apathy, ataxia, buccoglossal syndrome, CNS depression, CNS stimulation, depersonalization, euphoria, hallucinations, hostility, hyperkinesia, hypertonia, hypesthesia, incoordination, libido increased, myoclonus, neuralgia, neuropathy, neurosis, paranoid reaction, personality disorder, psychosis, vertigo;
Rare: abnormal electroencephalogram, antisocial reaction, circumoral paresthesia, coma, delusions, dysarthria, dystonia, extrapyramidal syndrome, foot drop, hyperesthesia, neuritis, paralysis, reflexes decreased, reflexes increased, stupor.Respiratory System
Infrequent: asthma, epistaxis, hiccup, hyperventilation;
Rare: apnea, atelectasis, cough decreased, emphysema, hemoptysis, hypoventilation, hypoxia, larynx edema, lung edema, pneumothorax, stridor.Skin and Appendages
Infrequent: acne, alopecia, contact dermatitis, eczema, maculopapular rash, skin discoloration, skin ulcer, vesiculobullous rash;
Rare: furunculosis, herpes zoster, hirsutism, petechial rash, psoriasis, purpuric rash, pustular rash, seborrhea.Special Senses
Frequent: ear pain, taste perversion, tinnitus;
Infrequent: conjunctivitis, dry eyes, mydriasis, photophobia;
Rare: blepharitis, deafness, diplopia, exophthalmos, eye hemorrhage, glaucoma, hyperacusis, iritis, parosmia, scleritis, strabismus, taste loss, visual field defect.Urogenital System
Frequent: urinary frequency;
Infrequent: abortion, albuminuria, amenorrhea, anorgasmia, breast enlargement, breast pain, cystitis, dysuria, female lactation, fibrocystic breast, hematuria, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, nocturia, polyuria, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary urgency, vaginal hemorrhage;
Rare: breast engorgement, glycosuria, hypomenorrhea, kidney pain, oliguria, priapism, uterine hemorrhage, uterine fibroids enlarged.Warnings
As Prozac is an anti-depressant, all anti-depresants pose a risk of increased suicidal thoughts, or suicidality. The following symptoms; anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia (psychomotor restlessness), hypomania, and mania, have been reported in adult and pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants for major depressive disorder as well as for other indications, both psychiatric and nonpsychiatric.
Patients should be advised to inform their physician if they are taking, or plan to take, any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, as there is a potential for interactions.
Consideration should be given to changing the therapeutic regimen, including possibly discontinuing the medication, in patients whose depression is persistently worse, or who are experiencing emergent suicidality or symptoms that might be precursors to worsening depression or suicidality, especially if these symptoms are severe, abrupt in onset, or were not part of the patient’s presenting symptoms.
Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during therapy.
Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they are breast feeding an infant.
Read more from the fact sheets on Prozac:
Prozac Description (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine.htm)
Prozac Pharmacology (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_cp.htm)
Prozac Dosage Information (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_ids.htm)
Prozac Side Effects and Drug Interactions (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_ad.htm)
Prozac Warnings and Precautions (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_wcp.htm)
Prozac Overdose Information (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_od.htm)
Prozac Patient Information (http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/fluoxetine_pi.htm)Another resource direct from the manufacturer, is Prozac.com (http://www.prozac.com).