Prozac Weekly - Fluoxetine Enteric-coated - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Prozac Weekly.
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Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
• Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (for example, furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks, and avoid taking thioridazine within 5 weeks, before or after treatment with this medication.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.
• This drug is not recommended for use with.

Prozac Weekly Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Read Before Using Prozac Weekly (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually once weekly, with or without food; or as directed by your doctor.
• Start taking this medication one week after your last dose of the regular (daily) form of fluoxetine.
• Take it exactly as prescribed on the same day each week; this will help you to remember to take it.
• It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
• Also, do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

Medicinal Applications

• This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have already been effectively treated and maintained on the daily form of this drug.
• It is not intended for patients recently diagnosed with depression.
• This medication works by helping to maintain the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain restored by the daily form of this drug.

Prozac Weekly Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, drowsiness, sweating, or upset stomach may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.