It’s a prescription medication that’s used in Adults—At first, 20 milligrams (mg) of fluoxetine and 5 mg of olanzapine once a day, taken in the evening
NHS medicines information on dosage for fluoxetine, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much
How it works Prozac is a brand (trade) name for fluoxetine which may be used to treat some mood or eating disorders Experts believe fluoxetine's effects are due to its ability to block the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, leading to an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse (space between two nerves)
Fluoxetine comes in four forms: capsule, delayed-release capsule, tablet, and solution
It might be best to stop driving, cycling or using machinery for the first few days of treatment until you know how this medicine makes you feel
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Men taking antidepressants also report delayed or blocked Do not drive or operate machinery if fluoxetine impairs your judgment or makes you sleepy
Antidepressants with the lowest rate of sexual side effects include: Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin SR) Mirtazapine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd) Vortioxetine (Trintellix) Antidepressants most likely to cause sexual side effects include: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Most patients without worsening symptoms can receive outpatient treatment, especially with family support