Drug Uses Fluoxetine is a drug used medically in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and many other disorders. It is a psychotropic drug for oral administration.
How Taken Fluoxetine usually is taken once or twice a day. To be effective, it 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.
Warnings/Precautions Unless you are directed to do so by your doctor, do not take this medication if you are recovering from a
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Drug Uses Elavil is indicated for the relief of symptoms of
depression. Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than
are other depressive states.
How Taken Elavil comes as a
tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken one to four times a day
and may be taken with or without food. Take Elavil exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by
your doctor. Continue to take Elavil even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking Elavil without talking to your doctor, especially if you have
taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to
decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a
few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions Before
taking Elavil, tell your doctor if you have liver disease; kidney
disease; asthma; thyroid disease; diabetes; stomach or intestinal
problems; high blood pressure or heart disease; had a heart attack in
the last 6 weeks; an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating; or
glaucoma. You may not be able to take Elavil, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special
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Drug Uses Effexor XR is a potent inhibitor of the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine-two neurotransmitters thought to play important roles in the pathophysiology of depression. Correcting the imbalance of these two chemicals may help relieve symptoms of depression.
How Taken Effexor XR comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two or three times a day and should be taken with food. Each capsule should be swa
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Drug Uses Celexa is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Celexa affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Celexa is used to treat depression.
How Taken Celexa comes as a tablet taken by mouth. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Celexa exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often that prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Celexa even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Celexa without talking to your doctor. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Celexa, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, have kidney disease, suffer from seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. You may not be able to take
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This
medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to
treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder (social
phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome called premenstrual
dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This medicine works by helping to restore
the balance of certain natural substances in the brain known as
neurotransmitters. This medicine works on the neurotransmitter
serotonin. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
Before using
Do
not take this medicine if you are also taking pimozide, weight loss
medicines such as fenfluramine or sibutramine, cyproheptadine,
dextromethorphan, tryptophan, terfenadine, astemizole, pimozide, st.
John's wort, or tramadol.
Do not take this medicine with, or
within 14 days of taking, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (maoi). Maois
include furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide,
phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. If you are
curren
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Cymbalta is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is
also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain
caused by fibromyalgia.
How To Use
Take this medicine by mouth with
a glass of water. Do not cut, crush or chew this medicine. You can take
this medicine with or without food. Take your medicine at regular
intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. If you
have been taking this medicine regularly for some time, do not suddenly
stop taking it. You must gradually reduce the dose, or your symptoms
may get worse. Ask your doctor or health care professional for advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in
children. Special care may be needed.
Possible Side Effects Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue • changes in blood pressure • confusion • dizziness • fast talking and excited feelings or actions that are out of control • fast, irregular heartbeat • fever • hallucination, loss of contact with reality • seizures • stomach flu-like symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting • suicidal thoughts or other mood changes • unusual bleeding or bruising Side
effects that usually do not require medica
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This
medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to
treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
or bulimia. This medicine may also be used to treat premenstrual
dysphoric disorder (PMDD). It may also be used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor. Before using
Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Do not
take this medicine if you are
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This medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder
(OCD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia) and generalized anxiety
disorders (GAD). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of
certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). Paroxetine
may also be used to treat a variety of other conditions as determined
by your doctor including severe premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual
dysphoric disorder), sexual problems in men (premature ejaculation),
nerve problems associated with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), chronic
headaches, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Before using
Do not take this medicine if you are also taking another
paroxetine-containing product; fenfluramine; dexfenfluramine;
astemizole; terfenadine; clozapine; thioridazine; selegiline;
sibutramine; tramadol; or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois)
including furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine,
procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, or tranylcypromine. Additional
monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking
aripiprazole, cyproheptadine, lithium, metoclopramide, weight-loss
medicines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen
or naproxen, atomoxetine, risperidone, 'triptan' medici
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