Fluoxetine hydrochloride is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor group or SSRI.
Fluoxetine hydrochloride is prescribed to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, chronic pain and recently bulimia nervosa. It main advantages over other antidepressants are fewer sedative and anticholinergic side effects.
Fluoxetine hydrochloride works by managing the brain's levels of serotonin; the chemical considered to control mood and emotions.
While studies show that fluoxetine hydrochloride is safely used on animals during pregnancy, no human studies have been completed. If you are trying to conceive or are already pregnant you should consult your doctor to determine whether the risks outweigh the advantages of continued use during pregnancy.
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Fluoxetine hydrochloride may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you plan to use fluoxetine hydrochloride while breastfeeding.
There are no known food interactions with fluoxetine hydrochloride.
Alcohol should not be consumed while using this drug.
If you have liver or kidney disease you should consult your doctor before taking fluoxetine hydrochloride since both of these organs work to remove the medication from the body. If you have a history of diabetes or seizures the drug may worsen the condition.
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