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Prozac and Pregnancy
Prozac is considered a pregnancy Category C drug, meaning that in animal studies, the drug showed potential health risks to the fetus. However, Prozac can still be given to a pregnant woman if her healthcare provider believes that the benefits outweigh any possible risks to the unborn child. If you are taking Prozac and pregnancy occurs, let your healthcare provider know so he or she can discuss the benefits and risks of the drug with you. Prozac and Pregnancy: An Overview Prozac fluoxetine...
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Prozac Withdrawal
In some cases, abruptly stopping a medication can cause withdrawal symptoms. However, with Prozac, withdrawal symptoms are less likely to occur because the medication stays in your system for a long time. When Prozac withdrawal symptoms such as headache, tiredness, or anxiety do occur, they usually improve with time and do not require treatment. Prozac Withdrawal: An Introduction Prozac fluoxetine hydrochloride and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRI for short are known to cause...
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Prozac Dosage
For people who are first starting bulimia treatment with Prozac, dosages generally start at 60 mg once a day. For the treatment of depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder, the recommended starting dose is 20 mg once daily. The suggested starting dosage of Prozac for people with panic disorder is 10 mg once daily, which can be increased to 20 mg after one week. Although the starting Prozac dosage for children and teens is generally 10 mg or 20 mg once a day, your healthcare provider will consider the...
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Prozac Overdose
When a person takes too much Prozac, overdose symptoms may include vomiting, high or low blood pressure, and fainting. To treat a drug overdose, healthcare providers may either administer certain medicines or "pump the stomach." Supportive care may also be an important part of treating a Prozac overdose. This type of treatment may include giving fluids through an IV, monitoring the heart and lungs, and providing a breathing tube to help with breathing. Prozac Overdose: An Introduction...
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