Fluoxetine 40mg Capsules
WARNING: Drugs like this one have raised the chance of suicidal thoughts or actions in children and young adults. The risk may be greater in people who have had these thoughts or actions in the past. All people who take this drug need to be watched closely. Call the doctor right away if signs like depression, nervousness, restlessness, grouchiness, panic attacks, or changes in mood or actions are new or worse. Call the doctor right away if any thoughts or actions of suicide occur.This drug is not approved for use in all children. Talk with the doctor to be sure that this drug is right for your child. @ COMMON USES: It is used to treat depression.It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive problems.It is used to treat eating problems.It is used to treat panic attacks.It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
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Overview
How to Use This Medicine
Taking Your Medication
To use this medication correctly, follow your doctor's instructions and read all the information provided. Take your medication as directed, with or without food. It's essential to continue taking this medication as prescribed by your doctor or healthcare provider, even if you're feeling well.
Storing and Disposing of Your Medication
Store your medication at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and store it in a dry place, avoiding the bathroom. Ensure that all medications are kept in a safe location, out of the reach of children and pets.
Missing a Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's close to the time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time or take extra doses to make up for the missed one.
To use this medication correctly, follow your doctor's instructions and read all the information provided. Take your medication as directed, with or without food. It's essential to continue taking this medication as prescribed by your doctor or healthcare provider, even if you're feeling well.
Storing and Disposing of Your Medication
Store your medication at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and store it in a dry place, avoiding the bathroom. Ensure that all medications are kept in a safe location, out of the reach of children and pets.
Missing a Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's close to the time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time or take extra doses to make up for the missed one.
Available Forms & Alternatives
Dosing & Administration
Pharmacology
Safety & Warnings
Side Effects
Urgent Side Effects: Seek Medical Help Right Away
Although rare, some people may experience severe and potentially life-threatening side effects while taking this medication. If you notice any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor or seek immediate medical attention:
Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
+ Rash
+ Hives
+ Itching
+ Red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever)
+ Wheezing
+ Tightness in the chest or throat
+ Trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking
+ Unusual hoarseness
+ Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Signs of low sodium levels, including:
+ Headache
+ Trouble focusing
+ Memory problems
+ Feeling confused
+ Weakness
+ Seizures
+ Changes in balance
Sudden and significant weight gain or loss
Seizures
Dizziness
Slow heartbeat
Unexplained bruising or bleeding
Anxiety
Unusual thirst
Changes in menstrual period
Frequent urination
Trouble controlling body movements
Joint pain
Swollen glands
Painful erection (lasting more than 4 hours) or prolonged erection
Sex problems, such as:
+ Decreased interest in sex
+ Trouble having an orgasm
+ Ejaculation problems
+ Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. They can help you manage these side effects and provide guidance on what to do next.
Serious and Potentially Life-Threatening Conditions
There is a risk of developing serotonin syndrome, a severe and potentially deadly condition, especially when taking certain other medications. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
Agitation
Changes in balance
Confusion
Hallucinations
Fever
Fast or abnormal heartbeat
Flushing
Muscle twitching or stiffness
Seizures
Shivering or shaking
Excessive sweating
Severe diarrhea, stomach upset, or vomiting
Severe headache
Additionally, this medication may cause a type of abnormal heartbeat (prolonged QT interval), which can lead to another type of unsafe abnormal heartbeat (torsades de pointes). If you experience a fast or abnormal heartbeat, or if you pass out, seek immediate medical attention.
Other Possible Side Effects
Like all medications, this drug can cause side effects. While many people may not experience any side effects or only minor ones, it's essential to report any concerns to your doctor. Common side effects include:
Constipation
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Vomiting
Decreased appetite
Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Strange or vivid dreams
Sleep disturbances
Fatigue or weakness
Flu-like symptoms
Yawning
Hot flashes
Feeling nervous or excitable
Shakiness
Excessive sweating
Headache
Nose or throat irritation
If you experience any of these side effects or have concerns about your symptoms, consult your doctor. They can help you manage these side effects and provide guidance on what to do next.
Reporting Side Effects
If you have questions or concerns about side effects, you can:
Call your doctor for medical advice
Report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088
Submit a report online at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch
Although rare, some people may experience severe and potentially life-threatening side effects while taking this medication. If you notice any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor or seek immediate medical attention:
Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
+ Rash
+ Hives
+ Itching
+ Red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever)
+ Wheezing
+ Tightness in the chest or throat
+ Trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking
+ Unusual hoarseness
+ Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Signs of low sodium levels, including:
+ Headache
+ Trouble focusing
+ Memory problems
+ Feeling confused
+ Weakness
+ Seizures
+ Changes in balance
Sudden and significant weight gain or loss
Seizures
Dizziness
Slow heartbeat
Unexplained bruising or bleeding
Anxiety
Unusual thirst
Changes in menstrual period
Frequent urination
Trouble controlling body movements
Joint pain
Swollen glands
Painful erection (lasting more than 4 hours) or prolonged erection
Sex problems, such as:
+ Decreased interest in sex
+ Trouble having an orgasm
+ Ejaculation problems
+ Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. They can help you manage these side effects and provide guidance on what to do next.
Serious and Potentially Life-Threatening Conditions
There is a risk of developing serotonin syndrome, a severe and potentially deadly condition, especially when taking certain other medications. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
Agitation
Changes in balance
Confusion
Hallucinations
Fever
Fast or abnormal heartbeat
Flushing
Muscle twitching or stiffness
Seizures
Shivering or shaking
Excessive sweating
Severe diarrhea, stomach upset, or vomiting
Severe headache
Additionally, this medication may cause a type of abnormal heartbeat (prolonged QT interval), which can lead to another type of unsafe abnormal heartbeat (torsades de pointes). If you experience a fast or abnormal heartbeat, or if you pass out, seek immediate medical attention.
Other Possible Side Effects
Like all medications, this drug can cause side effects. While many people may not experience any side effects or only minor ones, it's essential to report any concerns to your doctor. Common side effects include:
Constipation
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Vomiting
Decreased appetite
Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Strange or vivid dreams
Sleep disturbances
Fatigue or weakness
Flu-like symptoms
Yawning
Hot flashes
Feeling nervous or excitable
Shakiness
Excessive sweating
Headache
Nose or throat irritation
If you experience any of these side effects or have concerns about your symptoms, consult your doctor. They can help you manage these side effects and provide guidance on what to do next.
Reporting Side Effects
If you have questions or concerns about side effects, you can:
Call your doctor for medical advice
Report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088
Submit a report online at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch
Before Using This Medicine
Before Taking This Medication: Important Information to Share with Your Doctor
It is essential to inform your doctor about the following:
Any allergies you have, including allergies to this medication, its components, or other substances. Be sure to describe the allergic reaction you experienced, including any symptoms that occurred.
If you are currently taking or have recently taken certain medications, such as:
+ Linezolid
+ Methylene blue
+ Pimozide
+ Thioridazine
+ Medications for depression or Parkinson's disease, including isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, or rasagiline, within the last 14 days, as this may increase the risk of very high blood pressure.
If you are taking any medications that can cause abnormal heart rhythms (prolonged QT interval). There are many medications that can have this effect, so it is crucial to consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
To ensure your safety, it is vital to provide your doctor and pharmacist with a comprehensive list of all your medications, including:
Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications
Natural products
Vitamins
Additionally, inform them about any existing health problems. This information will help your doctor determine whether it is safe for you to take this medication with your other medications and health conditions. Never start, stop, or change the dosage of any medication without first consulting your doctor.
It is essential to inform your doctor about the following:
Any allergies you have, including allergies to this medication, its components, or other substances. Be sure to describe the allergic reaction you experienced, including any symptoms that occurred.
If you are currently taking or have recently taken certain medications, such as:
+ Linezolid
+ Methylene blue
+ Pimozide
+ Thioridazine
+ Medications for depression or Parkinson's disease, including isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, or rasagiline, within the last 14 days, as this may increase the risk of very high blood pressure.
If you are taking any medications that can cause abnormal heart rhythms (prolonged QT interval). There are many medications that can have this effect, so it is crucial to consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
To ensure your safety, it is vital to provide your doctor and pharmacist with a comprehensive list of all your medications, including:
Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications
Natural products
Vitamins
Additionally, inform them about any existing health problems. This information will help your doctor determine whether it is safe for you to take this medication with your other medications and health conditions. Never start, stop, or change the dosage of any medication without first consulting your doctor.
Precautions & Cautions
It is essential to inform all your healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists, that you are taking this medication. This will help ensure your safety and prevent potential interactions with other treatments.
Until you know how this medication affects you, avoid driving and other activities that require you to be alert. If you need to stop taking this medication, do not do so abruptly without consulting your doctor, as this may increase your risk of side effects. Instead, your doctor will guide you on how to gradually stop taking the medication.
While taking this medication, it is recommended that you avoid consuming alcohol. Additionally, before using marijuana, cannabis, or any prescription or over-the-counter medications that may cause drowsiness, discuss the potential risks with your doctor.
If you have diabetes, it is crucial to closely monitor your blood sugar levels while taking this medication. You may not experience the full effects of the medication for several weeks.
This medication may increase your risk of bleeding, which can be life-threatening in some cases. Therefore, it is essential to discuss this risk with your doctor. Rarely, severe and potentially fatal reactions, including lung, kidney, or liver problems, have occurred in people taking this medication. If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately: changes in urine output, dark urine, decreased appetite, stomach pain or upset, light-colored stools, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or shortness of breath.
Some individuals may be at a higher risk of developing eye problems while taking this medication. Your doctor may recommend an eye exam to assess your risk. If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, or swelling and redness in or around the eye, contact your doctor right away.
This medication can cause low sodium levels, which can be life-threatening and lead to seizures, loss of consciousness, breathing difficulties, or death.
In children and adolescents, this medication may affect growth in some cases. Regular growth checks may be necessary, and you should discuss this with your doctor.
If you are 65 or older, use this medication with caution, as you may be more susceptible to side effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Taking this medication during the third trimester of pregnancy may increase your risk of bleeding after delivery and potentially cause health problems in the newborn. Your doctor will help you weigh the benefits and risks of taking this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Until you know how this medication affects you, avoid driving and other activities that require you to be alert. If you need to stop taking this medication, do not do so abruptly without consulting your doctor, as this may increase your risk of side effects. Instead, your doctor will guide you on how to gradually stop taking the medication.
While taking this medication, it is recommended that you avoid consuming alcohol. Additionally, before using marijuana, cannabis, or any prescription or over-the-counter medications that may cause drowsiness, discuss the potential risks with your doctor.
If you have diabetes, it is crucial to closely monitor your blood sugar levels while taking this medication. You may not experience the full effects of the medication for several weeks.
This medication may increase your risk of bleeding, which can be life-threatening in some cases. Therefore, it is essential to discuss this risk with your doctor. Rarely, severe and potentially fatal reactions, including lung, kidney, or liver problems, have occurred in people taking this medication. If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately: changes in urine output, dark urine, decreased appetite, stomach pain or upset, light-colored stools, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or shortness of breath.
Some individuals may be at a higher risk of developing eye problems while taking this medication. Your doctor may recommend an eye exam to assess your risk. If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, or swelling and redness in or around the eye, contact your doctor right away.
This medication can cause low sodium levels, which can be life-threatening and lead to seizures, loss of consciousness, breathing difficulties, or death.
In children and adolescents, this medication may affect growth in some cases. Regular growth checks may be necessary, and you should discuss this with your doctor.
If you are 65 or older, use this medication with caution, as you may be more susceptible to side effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Taking this medication during the third trimester of pregnancy may increase your risk of bleeding after delivery and potentially cause health problems in the newborn. Your doctor will help you weigh the benefits and risks of taking this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Monitoring
Special Patient Groups
Clinical Information
General Drug Facts
If your symptoms or health issues persist or worsen, it is essential to contact your doctor promptly. To ensure safe use, never share your medication with others or take someone else's medication. This medication is accompanied by a Medication Guide, which provides crucial information for patients. Please read this guide carefully and review it again whenever your prescription is refilled. If you have any questions or concerns about this medication, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. In the event of a suspected overdose, immediately call your local poison control center or seek emergency medical attention. Be prepared to provide details about the overdose, including the medication taken, the amount, and the time it occurred.