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What does it do?
This product is primarily used for the treatment of depression, as well as other conditions including panic, bulimia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It works by prolonging the effect of serotonin, an important chemical in the brain.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-05-18
This product has a black box warning relating to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior when used in children, adolescents, and young adults with depression. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, the following national suicide hotlines are available in the U.S. to help you: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) and 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Usage:
Fluoxetine (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Depression | 72% |
| Anxiety | 36% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 7% |
| Menopausal Symptoms | 6% |
| Premenstrual Syndrome | 5% |
| Fibromyalgia | 3% |
General Information:
- 7.2
- Fluoxetine Average Satisfaction Score
- 85% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Fluoxetine.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 40,000 users taking Fluoxetine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Fluoxetine (Fluoxetine)
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I'm 21-year-old. I've been on Fluoxetine for 6 months now and it has been a lifesaver. After a 6-year constant depression episodes, and after having depression relapses with almost every single thing, I'm now satisfied with life and with a lot of living impetum. Little things that used to put me in that mood, are insignificant now. Really good medicine. The annoying side-effect was the insomnia, really heavy insomnia, but with Clonazepam everything is just fine now. Good luck.
- 21 year old Male – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-05-18 07:23:48
I felt I should not have been put on it in the frist place for my slight depression. It gave me manic episodes full of energy and then very low points. So the doc then decided I had bipolar which was ok because they had another drug to help with that in conjunction with prozac. So I started zyprexa. I then gained 60 pounds but felt ok with it...felt ok with most everything. I am glad to say I have been drug free for two years, and I am not bipolar nor have I had any incidents like w prozac.
- 43 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-04-10 22:46:18
Has anyone ever had problems with different manufacturers of Prozac/fluoxetine? Have taken this off and on 30 years, last Rx gave me severe panic. Pills were different color, different manufacturer. Pharmacist/Dr felt this was not the cause but I stopped it and so did the panic. Im scared start a new prescription but Prozac is the only thing that does not give me side effects. Its unsettling with every new Rx to see different manufacturers of the same drug at the same pharmacy. anyone else?
- 56 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-03-27 22:31:57
