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This
medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI) used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD), or bulimia.
PROZAC
usually is taken once or twice a day. To be
effective, Prozac should be taken regularly. Make a
habit of taking it at the same time you do some
other daily activity. It may be 4 weeks before you
feel any relief from your depression, but the drug's
effects should last about 9 months after a 3-month
treatment regimen. For obsessive-compulsive disorder,
the full effect may take 5 weeks to appear.
Unless
you are directed to do so by your doctor, do not
take Prozac if you are recovering from a heart
attack or if you have liver disease or diabetes.
Prozac may cause you to become drowsy or less alert
and may affect your judgment. Therefore, driving or
operating dangerous machinery or participating in
any hazardous activity that requires full mental
alertness is not recommended. While taking Prozac,
you may feel dizzy or light-headed or actually faint
when getting up from a lying or sitting position. If
getting up slowly doesn't help or if this problem
continues, notify your doctor. If you develop a skin
rash or hives while taking Prozac, discontinue use
of the medication and notify your doctor immediately.
Prozac should be used with caution if you have a
history of seizures. You should discuss all of your
medical conditions with your doctor before taking
this medication. Prozac can occasionally cause
decreased appetite and weight loss, especially in
depressed people who are already underweight and in
those with bulimia. If you notice changes in your
weight or appetite, tell your doctor. The effects of
Prozac during pregnancy have not been adequately
studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This
medication appears in breast milk, and breastfeeding
is not recommended while you are taking Prozac.Take
Prescription Medications only as directed.
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