Should Prozac be placed in public water supplies, or sprayed from crop dusters?
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It should be added to the glue on envelopes and stamps.
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Why is this drug prescribed?\nReturn to top\n\nProzac is prescribed for the treatment of depression--that is, a continuing depression that interferes with daily functioning. The symptoms of major depression often include changes in appetite, sleep habits, and mind/body coordination; decreased sex drive; increased fatigue; feelings of guilt or worthlessness; difficulty concentrating; slowed thinking; and suicidal thoughts. \n\nProzac is also prescribed to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. An obsession is a thought that won't go away; a compulsion is an action done over and over to relieve anxiety. The drug is also used in the treatment of bulimia (binge-eating followed by deliberate vomiting). It has also been used to treat other eating disorders and obesity. \n\nIn addition, Prozac is used to treat panic disorder, including panic associated with agoraphobia (a severe fear of being in crowds or public places). People with panic disorder usually suffer from panic attacks--feelings of intense fear that develop suddenly, often for no reason. Various symptoms occur during the attacks, including a rapid or pounding heartbeat, chest pain, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath. \n\nIn children and adolescents, Prozac is used to treat major depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. \n\nUnder the brand name Sarafem, the active ingredient in Prozac is also prescribed for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), formerly known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Symptoms of PMDD include mood problems such as anxiety, depression, irritability or persistent anger, mood swings, and tension. Physical problems that accompany PMDD include bloating, breast tenderness, headache, and joint and muscle pain. Symptoms typically begin 1 to 2 weeks before a woman's menstrual period and are severe enough to interfere with day-to-day activities and relationships. \n\nProzac is a member of the family of drugs called "selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors." Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers believed to govern moods. Ordinarily, it is quickly reabsorbed after its release at the junctures between nerves. Re-uptake inhibitors such as Prozac slow this process, thereby boosting the levels of serotonin available in the brain. \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nMost important fact about this drug\nReturn to top\n\nSerious, sometimes fatal, reactions have been known to occur when Prozac is used in combination with other antidepressant drugs known as MAO inhibitors, including Nardil and Parnate; and when Prozac is discontinued and an MAO inhibitor is started. Never take Prozac with one of these drugs or within at least 14 days of discontinuing therapy with one of them; and allow 5 weeks or more between stopping Prozac and starting an MAO inhibitor. Be especially cautious if you have been taking Prozac in high doses or for a long time. \n\nIf you are taking any prescription or nonprescription drugs, notify your doctor before taking Prozac. \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nHow should you take this medication?\nReturn to top\n\nProzac should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. \n\nProzac usually is taken once or twice a day. To be effective, it should be taken regularly. Make a habit of taking it at the same time you do some other daily activity. \n\nIt may be 4 weeks before you feel any relief from your depression, but the drug's effects should last about 9 months after a 3-month treatment regimen. For obsessive-compulsive disorder, the full effect may take 5 weeks to appear. \n\n--If you miss a dose...\n\nTake the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If several hours have passed, skip the dose. Never try to "catch up" by doubling the dose. \n\n--Storage instructions...\n\nStore at room temperature. \n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------
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whoa!!\nare you okay?\nbut yes I believe I will be on prozac soon,\nwhat should I expect?
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Well you'll need to go to a doctor.  I had the same symptoms many years ago.  They put me on Prosac and ever since I've been fine.  It's the Seretonin in your brain that's out of wack.  Once on the meds, it should take about one week or so to start feeling better.  It does work and it's great.
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Do not drink alcohol along with your prescriptions... It can cause major side effects, it can also neutralize the effects of the prozac, so it doesn't work properly.. You should consult your psychiatrist, so he/she can explain how alocohol can contribute to major side effects and also neutralize the response of the prozac medication.. But my advice, which by the way, is the best advice, do not mix alcohol with prescriptions..
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Prozac 10 mg-green, elliptical, scored tablets \nProzac 10 mg-green capsules \nProzac 20 mg-green and white capsules \nProzac 40 mg-green and orange capsules \nProzac 20 mg/5 mL oral solution-mint flavored solution \nProzac Weekly 90 mg-green and clear capsules \n\nWhat happens if I overdose? \n\n Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. \n\nSymptoms of a fluoxetine overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, agitation, seizures, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and enlarged pupils.\n\n(back to top) \nWhat should I avoid while taking fluoxetine? \n\n Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Fluoxetine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. \n Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness or dizziness while taking fluoxetine. \n(back to top) \nWhat are the possible side effects of fluoxetine? \n\n If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking fluoxetine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nan irregular heartbeat or pulse; \nlow blood pressure (dizziness, weakness); \nhigh blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); \nchills or fever; \nunusual bleeding or bruising; \na rash or hives. \nIf you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking fluoxetine and talk to your doctor:\n\nheadache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; \ndifficulty concentrating; \nnausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight; \nweakness; \nincreased sweating; \nsleepiness or insomnia; or \ndecreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.\n\n(back to top) \nWhat other drugs will affect fluoxetine? \n\n Do not take fluoxetine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have been used together. Also, do not take fluoxetine if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril). Dangerous, even fatal irregular heartbeats may occur if these medicines are taken together. You must wait 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine before taking thioridazine (Mellaril). \n\nBefore taking fluoxetine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:\n\na benzodiazepine such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), temazepam (Restoril), triazolam (Halcion), and others; \na tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others; \nSt. John's wort; \na phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), and others; \nlithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others) or haloperidol (Haldol); \nalmotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), sumatriptan (Imitrex), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig); \ncarbamazepine (Tegretol) or phenytoin (Dilantin); \nwarfarin (Coumadin); or \ndigoxin (Lanoxin). \nYou may not be able to take fluoxetine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.\n\nDrugs other than those listed here may also interact with fluoxetine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.\n\n(back to top) \nWhere can I get more information? \n\nYour pharmacist has additional information about fluoxetine written for
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I would use l-tryptophan above any SSRI. Instead of coercing the brain to keep serotonin working in the synaptic gap longer, l-tryptophan gives the brain the building blocks to produce serotonin in the amounts it chooses. The first approach is violent, and not sustainable. The second works with Nature, and can provide long term benefits. Just don't every mix the two: that can cause serotonin syndrome, which is very dangerous. You have the choice: drugs or nature.
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it should take a while to settle in? Fluoxentine[prozac] is different too seems it doesnt have the "kick" real prozac has?notice a difference with anger issues with generic stuff? probably just another scam the drug co. are pulling on us??
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Prozac is a depression medicine. People take it for depression, bipolar, suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, and other mental illnesses. it is also called a happy pill. Here are the side effects.\n\nAnxiety or nervousness; decreased appetite; diarrhea; drowsiness; headache; increased sweating; nausea; tiredness or weakness; trembling or shaking; trouble in sleeping \n\nLess Common or Rare Side Effects:\n\nCheck with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:\n\nAbnormal dreams; change in sense of taste; changes in vision; chest pain; constipation; dizziness or lightheadedness; dryness of mouth; feeling of warmth or heat; flushing or redness of skin, especially on face and neck; frequent urination; hair loss; increased appetite; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; menstrual pain; stomach cramps, gas, or pain; vomiting; weight loss; yawning\n\nAlways Notify Doctor:\n\nMore Common: Decreased sexual drive or ability; inability to sit still; restlessness; skin rash, hives, or itching\n\nLess Common: Chills or fever; joint or muscle pain\n\nRare: Breast enlargement or pain; convulsions (seizures); fast or irregular heartbeat; purple or red spots on skin; symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), including anxiety or nervousness, chills, cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, excessive hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, shakiness or unsteady walk, or unusual tiredness or weakness; symptoms of hyponatremia (low blood sodium), including confusion, convulsions (seizures), drowsiness, dryness of mouth, increased thirst, lack of energy; symptoms of serotonin syndrome, including diarrhea, fever, increased sweating, mood or behavior changes, overactive reflexes, racing heartbeat, restlessness, shivering or shaking; talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control; trouble in breathing; unusual or incomplete body or facial movements; unusual secretion of milk, in females \n\nWithdrawal Effects - Notify Doctor\n\nAnxiety; dizziness; feeling that body or surroundings are turning; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; nausea; sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness \n\nOverdose Effects - Notify Doctor:\n\nMay be more severe than side effects occurring at regular doses, or several may occur together:\n\nAgitation and restlessness; convulsions (seizures); drowsiness; fast heartbeat; nausea and vomiting; talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control; trembling or shaking\n\nOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients taking Prozac. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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I think you better get yourself to the Mental Health ER, if your area has one, of just the regular ER if it doesn't.  That isn't a side effect that I have heard of from Prozac.  Either way, you should NOT stop those kinds of meds cold turkey EVER as that can cause you worse problems.  \n\nSo, get offline--Call 911 right now and tell them you think you might be having a med reaction to the Prozac, as you are having these symptoms.  You need to go now--gl.  Our thoughts are with you.
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Yeah it'll take Prozac about two weeks to get through the blood -brain membrane, once it does and you feel better, don't be tempted to suddenly stop taking it, completely follow your doctor's orders and continue with the Prozac.
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Be sure that you inform the doc about ANY other meds you are taking.  Prozac was once used as an anti-inflamatory.  It can react differently with different drugs.  Also, watch how much you drink during the time you take it.
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Please pop 5 more Prozac pills, ASAP
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they are both good drugs, reasons for switch commonly are fialure to respond to a drug or lack of coverage from the insurance! if you are doing good on prozac or feeling even better then it is great, if you feel worse then let the doctor know and request to go back on lexapro, good luck
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Most of the time it is. But if you take it and get sick or something at all wrong happens.. then you are S.O.L. because you can't sue to makers of prozac..
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I'm on  prescribed Wellbutrin , Depakote ,Clonazepam.and Fluoxetine.   Paxil was ineffective.  Prosac (fluoxetine)  tend to make me gain weight. like most antidepressants do..  One of the side effects of Prosac is suicidal tendencies.  Lithium and Wellbutrin so far are  the drugs of choice.  .  There 's a new drug in the market.  Abilify.
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Yes it is very dangerous.Both are depressants and could cause deadly affects.