| Active Ingredient | FLUOXETINE |
| Therapeutic Class | SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS |
| Indications | Depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder. |
| Caution | The main side effect is nausea; other side effects are hypotension, CNS symptoms (headache, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia), dry mouth, anorexia and visual disturbances; weight loss (but not weight ga More ... |
| Dose Range | Usual effective dose for depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder is 20mg/day in the morning; however, doses up to 80mg/day have been used. |
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