How to Take Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine, the generic version of Prozac, is part of a group of drugs known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), which affect the chemicals in the brain. Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, panic disorders, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Fluoxetine can also be used to treat bulimia nervosa and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, as well as other conditions where your doctor feels Fluoxetine would alleviate the symptoms.

Things You'll Need

• Prescription
• Fluoxetine

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Instructions

• 1

  Follow your doctor's instructions when taking Fluoxetine. Do not take any more Fluoxetine than is prescribed to you.

• 2

  Take Fluoxetine at the same time every day. Set a schedule and follow it as closely as possible to ensure Fluoxetine will have the greatest effect on your system.

• 3

  Swallow the time-release capsule whole with a full glass of water. Fluoxetine time-release capsules are designed to release the medication into your system slowly. Breaking the capsule will cause too much medication to be released at once.

• 4

  Use a special measuring device, such as a spoon or a cup, to measure the liquid form of Fluoxetine before taking it to ensure the proper dosage. If you do not have a special measuring device, you should ask your pharmacist for one.

• 5

  Keep Fluoxetine at room temperature for both the time-release capsules and the liquid forms. Do not freeze the liquid form and keep both forms away from moisture and intense heat.