Question 1

fluoxetine contain an maoi?

Accepted Answer

NO: It has no MAOI effect

Question 2

what drugs are considered maoi's?

Accepted Answer

See below: Common mono amine oxidase inhibitors are parnate, (tranylcypromine) Marplan and nardil.  There are many others available in other countries, and they are now used as generics.  You can check for a list of them on a reputable web site.
Maoi's are generally used to treat depression and some anxiety disorders.

Question 3

in regards to medicine, what is an maoi?

Accepted Answer

Antidepressant: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors.  these medications prevent the break down of monoamine neurotransmitters.  They are typically use for depression.

Question 4

what  medications are considered an maoi?

Accepted Answer

See below: The following drugs are listed as maoi's: Emsam (selegiline); Marplan (isocarboxazid); Nardil (phenelzine); Parnate (tranylcypromine). The herbal supplement st john's wort is thought to be a mild maoi. Many drug interactions with these older psych meds; check with doc b4 mixing with anything else.

Question 5

what is prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

SSRI antidepresant : Its been around a while now, but pretty revolutionary when it first came out.  It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor most commonly used to treat depression.  The ssris were a big step forward due to far less side effects than the tricyclic antidepressants that were the main treatment for depression prior to that.

Question 6

what happens if i take 100mg fluoxetine?

Accepted Answer

How much are: you prescribed to take? Increasing dose doesn't necessarily mean that you will get more benefit when reaching those doses. When dose is high - chances for serotinergic syndrome can increase. Please take only as prescribed by your provider. Take care.

Question 7

please describe the medication: fluoxetine?

Accepted Answer

Milestone Medication: Fluoxetine (brand prozac) is an antidepressant in the class known as serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors aka ssris.  Fda approved in 1987 for the treatment of major depressive disorder.  Subsequently approved for obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.  Significantly safer and much better tolerated than previous antidepressants.

Question 8

what is prozac (fluoxetine) for and what are it's effects?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine): Prozac (fluoxetine) is an ssri medication which can be used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, some premenstrual disorders, and bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder).  It inhibits neurons' reuptake of serotonin, so that more remains available in neuronal synapses.  Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating, and yawning.   There can also be changes in sexual functioning.

Question 9

wondering why would someone be on 10mg prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: While 20 mg daily is the usual adult dose, here are several reasons why someone could be on less:  1.  Old (&gt;65), young (.

Question 10

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.

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