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Drug Name
Sarafem (Fluoxetine)
Drug Uses
This medicine is a selective inhibitor of serotonin reuptake (SSRI), used for the treatment of dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But it can also be used to treat other diseases determined by your doctor.
How Taken
Sarafem Accepted into the mouth, as pravelo once a day in the morning, with or without food, or at the direction of a doctor. If your doctor said to take twice a day, then take it to be morning and afternoon. Sarafem should be used regularly to get the desired result of teropii. Keep in mind that you need to take it at the same time, (S) every day. Dosage reception compiled a doctor for your medical testimony. Continue to take even if you think that was much better than before, so better consult a doctor for additional information. The maximum dose recommended for adults, for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder is 80 mg per day. doy maximum recommended for children with attention deficit-hyperactivity (ADHD), is 20 mg (milligram) per day. Reception can zant 4 weeks or even longer before you can go to the maximum dose of receiving the drug. Obyazatelno tell your doctor if your reception there uhudschenie state.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Sarafem is a selective inhibitor of serotonin reuptake (SSRI), which is specially used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic attacks, some nutritional disorders (bulimia) are also severe premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD). This medicine works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain, thus there is improvement in mood and Feelings human welfare.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C), away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Warnings / Precautions
Prior to the adoption of sarafem, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are experiencing allergic to the medicine, or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, such as: liver disease, kidney disease, stomach bleeding, diabetes, and others. Although rare, depression can lead to thoughts or suicide attempts. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any thoughts about attempting suicide, worsening of your depression or other mental / mood changes (including new or worsening anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, bad dreams and nightmare dreams, irritability , Hostility / angry feelings, impulsive and nekotroliruemyh action, severe anxiety, the speed of your speech). Keep all medical appointments so that your professional health including your doctor can monitor progress closely and adjust as necessary, or change your medications. If you have diabetes, admission sarafem may affect the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It should be testing your blood glucose content as possible obol regularly to share the results of these tests with your doctor. Dose your Diabetes Drug (s) may need to adjust pravelno. Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and / or small amounts of alcohol. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about safe use of this product, if you have diabetes. This drug can make you dizzy or sonnoe state to use it with caution example, if you take part in any bschestvennyh and other events that require heightened attention, such as driving or using different tools and parts. Limit alcohol. We recommend that you exercise caution when using the drug for the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially this effect is manifested in high sleepy. This medicine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and necessary for such benefits with your doctor. If this medicine is used in the past 3 months of your pregnancy, rarely your newborn may develop symptoms, including feeding and breathing difficulties, muscle rigidity, jitteriness and constant perpetual mourning. Nevertheless, not prekraschayt receive this medication, especially if your doctor sends this reception. Report any such symptoms to your doctor promptly. Sarafem passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on nursing infants. Thus, while breastfeeding, take this drug is not recommended. Talk to your doctor, particularly the decision whether to take the problems of whether there.
Possible Side Effects:
Nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dry mouth, the rejection of sleep, dizziness, drowsiness, increased weakness, sweating. If any of the above-mentioned effects survived, or if worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur, or occurred early: unusual or severe mental / mood changes (such as anxiety, mania), weight loss, changes in sexual desire and sexual abilities. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur to you: uncontrolled movements (tremor), fever / flu-like, high fever, unusual muscle stiffness, fast / heartbeats occasionally, chest pain, black stool, vomiting, for example looks like coffee grounds, easy bruising / bleeding, irregular bleeding, cramps in any part of your body. For men, in very rare cases, you have a painful, prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using the drug and seek immediate medical help. Severe allergic reactions to this drug is unlikely, but if all you see some changes in its admission, you should seek medical help. Severe allergic symptoms and reactions include such as: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
More Information
Do not take this medicine with others for whom it is not provided. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
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