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Prozac is used to treat depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), and bulimia, an eating disorder. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine to treat other conditions as well. This medicine works by restoring the balance of a chemical in the brain (serotonin) by blocking its reuptake into the nerve cells. |
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This medicine should be taken about the same time each day (with the exception of the once weeky product). The best time to take this medicine is in the morning with breakfast. This medicine may take up to 4 weeks to reach full effect, but you may see symptoms of depression improving in 1 to 2 weeks.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. |
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Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
nervousness, anxiety
trouble sleeping
If you experience sexual problems, talk to your doctor.
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Make sure that you know how Prozac affects you before driving or performing other tasks that require your full attention.
Don’t stop taking this medicine until you have consulted with your doctor first. This drug is excreted in breast milk. It is advised not to breast feed while on this medication. If you plan on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor to discuss risks and benefits. |
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Do not take this medicine with thioridizine, or within 5 weeks of taking Prozac.
Medicines called MAO inhibitors should not be taken while taking fluoxetine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure which drugs are MAO inhibitors.
St. John’s Wort should be avoided while taking this medicine due to the additive effects of serotonin.
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Take your next dose of Prozac as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. |
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Store Prozac at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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