Why Fluoxetine?

uses of Fluoxetine Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI ) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders ( panic attacks ) , obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ) , a certain eating disorder ( bulimia ) , and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome ( premenstrual dysphoric disorder ) .

SSRIs work by helping to restore balance of certain natural substances in brain ( neurotransmitters such as serotonin ) . Fluoxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease anxiety/unreasonable fears, persistent/troubling thoughts ( obsessions ) , and unwanted urges that keep returning ( compulsions ) . It may decrease the number and severity of panic attacks. Fluoxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. It may decrease bingeing and purging behaviors in bulimia.

how to use of Fluoxetine Read Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before we start using Fluoxetine and each time we get a refill. If we have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take Fluoxetine by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. Fluoxetine may make we either sleepy or wakeful. Therefore, depending on how Fluoxetine affects you, your doctor may direct we to take the entire dose once daily in either morning or evening. If we are taking Fluoxetine twice a day, your doctor may direct you to take it in the morning and at noon.

If we are taking Fluoxetine for premenstrual problems, your doctor may direct we to take it every day of the month or just for 2 weeks before your period through first full day of your period. To help we remember, mark your calendar.

If we are using liquid form of Fluoxetine, measure dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you mayn't get correct dose.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start we at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Don't take more or less medication or take it more frequently than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Use Fluoxetine regularly in order to get most benefit from it. To help we remember, use it at same time ( s ) each day.

It is important to continue taking Fluoxetine as prescribed even if we feel well. Don't stop taking Fluoxetine without first consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

We should see some improvement in 1 to 2 weeks. It may take several weeks before we feel full benefit.

Tell your doctor if your condition doesn't improve or if it worsens.

other used of Fluoxetine This section contains uses of Fluoxetine that aren't listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use Fluoxetine for a condition that's listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

Fluoxetine is also used to treat certain other eating disorders ( anorexia nervosa ) , obesity, and certain nervous system/sleep disorders ( catalepsy, narcolepsy ) .

side effects of Fluoxetine See also Warning section.

Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, sweating, or yawning may occur while use Fluoxetine. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Fluoxetine because he or she has judged that benefit to you is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Fluoxetine do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

Fluoxetine may rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome. The risk increases when Fluoxetine is used with certain other drugs such as " triptans " used to treat migraine headaches ( e. g. , sumatriptan, eletriptan ) , certain antidepressants including other SSRIs ( e. g. , citalopram, paroxetine ) and SNRIs ( e. g. , duloxetine, venlafaxine ) , lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, or a certain drug to treat obesity ( sibutramine ) . See also Drug Interactions section. Before taking Fluoxetine, tell your doctor if we take any of these medications. Serotonin syndrome may be more likely when we start or increase dose of any of these medications. Seek immediate medical attention if we develop some of following symptoms:

For males, in very unlikely event we have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using Fluoxetine and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

A very serious allergic reaction to Fluoxetine is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if we notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If we notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

precautions of Fluoxetine Before taking Fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if we are allergic to it; or if we have any other allergies.

Before using Fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Fluoxetine may make we dizzy or drowsy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any other activity that requires alertness. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

If we have diabetes, Fluoxetine may affect your blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly and share results with your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust your medication, diet, and exercise when we start or stop Fluoxetine. Liquid forms of Fluoxetine may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if we have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

Caution is advised when using Fluoxetine in elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects. The elderly are more likely to lose too much salt ( hyponatremia ) , especially if they're also taking " water pills " ( diuretics ) with Fluoxetine.

Fluoxetine isn't recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Also, babies born to mothers who have used Fluoxetine during last 3 months of pregnancy may infrequently develop withdrawal symptoms such as feeding/breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness, or constant crying. If we notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, tell doctor promptly.

Since untreated depression can be a serious condition, don't stop taking Fluoxetine unless directed by your doctor. If you're planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think we may be pregnant, immediately discuss benefits and risks of using Fluoxetine during pregnancy with your doctor.

Fluoxetine may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding isn't recommended while using Fluoxetine. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

interactions of Fluoxetine Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring we for them. Do not start, stop, or change dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Fluoxetine can stay in your body for many weeks after your last dose and may interact with many other medications. Before using any medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have taken Fluoxetine in the previous 5 weeks.

Certain medications taken with Fluoxetine could result in serious ( rarely fatal ) drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors ( e. g. , furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine ) with Fluoxetine for 2 weeks before, during treatment, and at least 5 weeks after your last dose of Fluoxetine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.

The following medications shouldn't be used with Fluoxetine and for 5 weeks after your last dose of Fluoxetine because very serious ( possibly fatal ) interactions may occur while use Fluoxetine:

If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting Fluoxetine.

Before using Fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of:

Aspirin can increase risk of bleeding when used with Fluoxetine ( see above ) . If your doctor has directed we to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention ( usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day ) , we should continue taking it unless your doctor instructs we otherwise. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Also tell your doctor if we take any other drugs that increase serotonin, such as bromocriptine, buspirone, dextromethorphan, lithium, meperidine, propoxyphene, phentermine, SSRIs, SNRIs, tryptophan, St. John's wort, drugs used to treat migraines such as " triptans " and dihydroergotamine, street drugs such as MDMA/ " ecstasy, " amphetamine. ( See also Side Effects section. )

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if we also take drugs that cause drowsiness, such as certain antihistamines ( e. g. , diphenhydramine ) , anti-seizure drugs ( e. g. , carbamazepine ) , medicine for sleep or anxiety ( e. g. , lorazepam, zolpidem ) , muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers ( e. g. , codeine ) , psychiatric medicines ( e. g. , chlorpromazine, quetiapine, nortriptyline, trazodone ) .

Check labels on all your medicines ( e. g. , cough-and-cold products ) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Dextromethorphan is a commonly used cough medication and may interact with Fluoxetine. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

Cimetidine is a nonprescription drug that's commonly used to treat extra stomach acid. Because it may cause undesirable interactions when used with Fluoxetine, ask your pharmacist about other products to treat stomach acid.

This document doesn't contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products we use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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Sleeping Through Thunderstorms, a POSITIVE Solution to Sleep, Pain and Well-being

What do Thunderstorms have to do with improved wellness and how CAN we sleep through them? Well we all understand magnetic function of the earth and I guess most of us have used a compass before to see it in action. The earth contains electrons, constantly being charged by thunderstorms, these electrons provide enormous benefits for people when they become 'earthed'.

Modern lifestyles have broken that 'connection' with earth through clothing that we wear and just walking barefoot can significantly improve well-being alone. However our modern lifestyles do not lend themselves to strutting around with nothing on our feet, so we need some help to become 'connected'.

Sleeping 'earthed' or 'connected' can significantly improve the way your body functions by being 'connected' for long and consistent periods of time. With average sleep of 6-8 hours, every day ( for most people ) , this gives the body maximum exposure to what the earth has to offer, 'connected' experience that has already helped so many people around world to improve their quality of life through greatly improved sleep, pain reduction, recovery from illness and physical activity / exertion both at the gym and through competitive sport.

I am merely a layman though, but I do sleep 'earthed' so feel qualified to give my opinion of my own fantastic experiences, which have been many. Being a diabetic I was suffering with restless leg syndrome and neuropathy ( nerve damage through high sugar levels ) . While latter can't be reversed, I have been told that there has been no further damage over the last six months, while I have been using the bed mat and my restless leg syndrome has gone! My wife also suffers with chronic back pain, and while using the bed mat she has seen a significant improvement in her condition, particularly in the mornings when she found it difficult even to get out of bed sometimes. This is so significant to both of us that I felt compelled to let others know what Thunderstorms and sleeping connected can really do for you.

My best wishes for your continued, and ultimately improved, well-being.

Steve

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