Fluoxetine, sold under the brand name Prozac or Sarafem , is a common medication used for the management of mental conditions like depression, panic attacks, eating disorders, etc. As a side effect, vomiting, sleepiness, disorientation, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, lack of appetite, fatigue, sweating, or yawning may occur. Fluoxetine also affects the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Fluoxetine increases the serotonin level in the body.
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I have OCD. Can Fluoxetine help me?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) since I was a child, and I did not know that I have this type of sickness until I read about it on internet. And now I am 27 years old. I need to ask you whether I can take a medicine by myself (Prozak or alternative). My symptoms... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting a query at icliniq. First of all I would like to inform you that OCD like symptoms occur in various disorders other than OCD itself. And the management of different disorders varies according to etiology. Regarding your question about self treatment, I would suggest against... Read Full »
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