Fluoxetine 60mg
Fluoxetine 60mg Tablet is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat depression and other mental health conditions like panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Fluoxetine 60mg Tablet helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It is also used to treat bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder), where it reduces binge-eating and purging (vomiting).
USES OF FLUOXET TABLET
- Treatment of Depression
- Treatment of Panic disorder
- Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder
BENEFITS OF FLUOXET TABLET
In Treatment of Depression
Fluoxet 60mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.
SIDE EFFECTS OF FLUOXET TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fluoxet
- Erectile dysfunction
- Indigestion
- Influenza like syndrome
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Sore throat
- Sweating
- Tremors
- Weakness
- Yawning
- Abnormal dreams
- Delayed ejaculation
- Dryness in mouth
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nervousness
- Sleepiness
- Sinus infection
HOW TO USE FLUOXET TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluoxet 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW FLUOXET TABLET WORKS
Fluoxet 60mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.