Prozac 20 mg

Overview

Prozac is a brand-name antidepressant drug. It contains Fluoxetine as an active ingredient. This medicine belongs to the group of drugs called, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Prozac drug is widely used to manage various types of mental disorders such as depression, panic disorders, eating disorders, etc.

Prozac 20 mg is also used with many other medicines like Olanzapine (Zyprexa) for treating manic depression, which is caused by bipolar disorder. The Prozac 20 mg drug works by blocking the reuptake of Serotonin, which is a hormone and neurotransmitter (chemical messenger). It is responsible for controlling the patient’s mood and other functions.

This inhibition process helps to increase the levels of Serotonin in the gap between nerve cells. Increased Serotonin levels assist in enhancing Serotonin signaling that can have antidepressant effects on the patient’s body.

Uses of Prozac 20 mg Drug:

Prozac (fluoxetine) is an antidepressant medication originally approved by the FDA in 1987 for the treating various psychological disorders, some are given below:

Panic disorder –

An individual who has panic disorder may often go through sudden episodes of intense fear that they have no control over, accompanied by a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. Doctors prescribed Prozac medicine to treat these types of symptoms.

Major depressive disorder –

Major depression disorder is a mood disorder described by persistent and severe feelings of sadness and despair accompanied by multiple other emotional, physical, and behavioral mood swings. This anti-anxiety medicine also helps patients to manage major depressive disorder.

Bulimia nervosa –

Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by overeating. This condition may followed by excessive measures such as fasting or inducing vomiting to prevent weight gain.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder –

Prozac 20 mg capsule is also used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This is when a woman has severe mood and physical symptoms the week before her menstrual period.

In addition, Prozac medicine is also prescribed for treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression related to bipolar I disorder in children.

The off-label uses of Prozac drug are to relieve symptoms of such types of health conditions as migraine, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Premature ejaculation, borderline personality disorder, and many others.

Dose and Dosages :

It is available in the form of oral capsules and comes in various dosage strengths like 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, and 80 mg.

A doctor may prescribe Prozac 10 mg dosage as an initial recommended dose that can be taken once a day. The maximum daily limit is 80 mg for Prozac medication.

Patients are required to tell any increasing symptoms of depression or other mental disorders to a doctor while undergoing treatment with Prozac 20 mg. The doctor will adjust the dosage during medical supervision according to the patient’s individual needs and response to the drug’s effects.

Prozac 20 mg Drug Side Effects:

Patients need immediate medical help if they’re experiencing these side effects, which are listed below after consuming Prozac medicine.

• Diarrhea
• Mouth dryness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Sore throat
• Sinus infection
• Seizures
• Allergic reactions like skin rashes or itching
• Nervousness
• Insomnia
• Nosebleeds
• Fever
• Sweating
• Weight changes
• Irregular heart rate
• Upset stomach

Precautions:

• Prozac 20 mg medicine is not suggested for those patients who are currently taking other monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI).
• Do not take this drug without a medical prescription.
• Always follow all the instructions properly which are provided by the doctor or healthcare experts.
• Always give the prescribed dose of Prozac to a child or to an adult patient.
  It is important to discuss first with the doctor before taking this medicine, if patient have a medical history like kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart problem etc.
• Don’t take Prozac 20 mg during pregnancy, and also avoid breastfeeding if using this drug.