Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine is an SSRI antidepressant. It is prescribed for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia and panic disorder. Below you will find how it is used, how it works, its possible side effects and the brands of Fluoxetine you can order online from Sargodha.

What is Fluoxetine used for?

Fluoxetine is an SSRI antidepressant for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia and panic disorder.

How Fluoxetine works

Fluoxetine increases serotonin in the brain, improving mood and reducing anxiety and compulsions over several weeks.

Side effects of Fluoxetine

Many people take Fluoxetine without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Sleep problems
• Reduced appetite
• Anxiety at the start

Seek urgent help for thoughts of self-harm, severe agitation, fever with stiffness or unusual bleeding.

Before you take Fluoxetine

• Benefits can take weeks.
• Fluoxetine stays in the body for a long time, so stopping is less abrupt than with others, but do not stop without advice.
• Tell your doctor about bipolar disorder, seizures or diabetes.
• Many drug interactions exist; list all medicines you take.

Fluoxetine brands available in Pakistan

These are the Fluoxetine products currently listed on SargodhaBazar.pk. Prices are per pack and can change, so check the product page for the latest price.

This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist.