Prozac Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Prozac?
A: Prozac is a drug that is helpful in treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, stress and bulimia. Prozac was made by Eli Lilly and Company and was approved back in the 1987 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Q: Are there any special instructions for taking Prozac?
A: Prozac should be taken orally. It doesn’t matter if it is taken with or without food. It is important for the drug to be prescribed by the healthcare professional according to your state of health. If you were prescribed the weekly version of Prozac, use it once a week. Do not start taking the weekly version of Prozac until 7 days after you've taken the last dose of the daily Prozac.
Q: Who should not take Prozac?
A: Please remember that it is not recommended to take Prozac if you are already in the process of treating your depression with another drug. If you are using Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) you should not start your Prozac treatment. Taking Prozac and MAOI at the same time may leas to some fatal consequences including high body temperature, coma and convulsions. MAOI could only be good to you after 5 weeks after the full dismissal of Prozac.
Q: Are there any serious health risks associated with Prozac?
A: Health risks are excluded if you follow your healthcare assistant’s instructions. But people that don’t care about doctor’s advice and decide upon the dose on their own may result with severe allergic reactions, bleeding problems, mania and weird thoughts. Stopping Prozac suddenly could result in harmful side effects. Your healthcare professional should slowly decrease your dose.
Q: Are there any other side effects associated with Prozac?
A: There are other side-effects that are associated with Prozac and they were also established during the patient’s disobedience towards the instructions of the drug. They include: nausea, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, nervousness, and sleepiness. But it is fair to mention once again that this drug is safe if the treatment is being followed correctly.
Q: Are there any interactions between Prozac and other drugs or foods?
A: Prozac interacts well with some of the drugs. It is important to notify your doctor about the medicine you take and listen to his opinion. Mention everything from vitamins to herbal supplements as it might be important. Especially name drugs that affect bleeding and those used to treat diabetes, seizures, anxiety, mental illness, or depression. Alcohol is not recommended at all.
Q: What should I do if I think I have been injured as a result of taking Prozac?
A: If you or a member of your family has experienced any dangerous symptoms or unusual medical conditions related to Prozac usage, first of all you should contact your doctor or other healthcare professional. You may also wish to meet with an experienced attorney to discuss your options and to protect your right to a legal remedy for any injuries caused by Prozac use. But this is almost never the case.
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