What is Fluoxetine Capsule used for?
Fluoxetine capsule is used for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and panic disorder.
Fluoxetine Capsule Ingredients
Active ingredient: fluoxetine hydrochloride.
How does Fluoxetine Capsule Work?
Fluoxetine capsule is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.
Fluoxetine Capsule Dosage
Take 20mg of Fluoxetine capsule orally once a day in the morning. It might be increased after several weeks if sufficient clinical improvement is not observed.
What are the side effects of Fluoxetine capsule?
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Staying asleep
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Heartburn
- Yawning
How quickly does Fluoxetine Capsule start to work?
It takes about a week for Fluoxetine level to build up within the body but it might take about 6 weeks to see the full effect of Fluoxetine capsule.
What is the best time of day to take Fluoxetine 20mg capsule?
Adults take a capsule (20mg) of Fluoxetine capsule once a day in the morning.
Where can you buy Fluoxetine Capsule in Nigeria?
Buy Fluoxetine capsules online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.