Question 1

what occurs if i took 10 fluoxetine capsules?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some people respond to 10 mg pf Prozac (fluoxetine) alpough the studies have shown that 20 mg is the minimal theraputic dose required, 10 mg had no difference with the placebo effect.

Question 2

is fluoxetine addictive?

Accepted Answer

No: Fluoxetine is not addictive or habit forming. If one stops taking it too soon, symptoms of depression and anxiety may recur. This is not a drug effect -- it is the remnants of the underlying anxiety or depression that was covered by the drug effect.

Question 3

side effects of prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Irritability, headache, anxiety, nervousness, sleep disturbance, can decrease appetite, sex issues, nausea and list goes on and on. It is the most activating of the ssri's so like to use it in patients who need that extra boost. Can make migraines worse in some individuals.

Question 4

can she take nyquil with fluoxetine?

Accepted Answer

In general safe: Generally it is safe to do this. Be aware of possible combined side effects of both medications. Common Nyquil side effects include tiredness, dry mouth, changes in alertness; some patients on Prozac/fluoxetine can have similar side effects. See your doctor for more assistance.

Question 5

will fluoxetine cause hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations have: Been reported with fluoxetine.

Question 6

why does fluoxetine cause diarrhoea ?

Accepted Answer

Luvox (fluvoxamine) effects : Serotonin, which like all of the nerve transmitters in the brain, lines the entire G.I. Track. During fetal development the bottom of the neural crest which becomes the brain heads south and remains connected to the brain both through nerves as well as through nerve transmitters that line the G.I. Track. When people take a medication like luvox, (fluvoxamine) which is an ssri, the excess serotonin stimulation within the G.I. Tract can trigger a diarrhea response. It does this by affecting and binding to serotoninreceptors in the G.I. Tract which can cause subsequent diarrhea. The gut is being increasingly referred to as the third brain and the whole effect of the gut and the bacteria that we have in our intestines is a huge area of research into human well-being and illness at the present time.

Question 7

can prozac (fluoxetine) make you tired?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but??!!: Is the tiredness primary to you seratonin problem or due to the treatment with prozac. You have to do the detective work and figure that out. Usually fluoxetine is activating and not sedating, but everyone is different.

Question 8

is it bad to mix fluoxetine and alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol/Prozac: Yes, due to additive effects on stomach & brain.

Question 9

can i take melatonin while on fluoxetine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no problem taking melatonin at night, while also on fluoxetine.  I see you're also on amitriptylene, though.  Depending on the dose, this can contribute to daytime sleepiness.  Please discuss your plans with your doctor before doing them.

Question 10

does prozac (fluoxetine) give you energy?

Accepted Answer

It might: Prozac (fluoxetine) is an antidepressant which may have some stimulating properties in many individuals. This effect might be felt almost immediately. In addition, if it has been prescribed to treat depression, and if one of your symptoms has been decreased energy, then energy should improve as the depression begins to improve, over the coming weeks.

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