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| generic | | generic = fluoxetine | ||
| brand | | brand = Prozac | ||
| class | | structure = Fluoxetive.svg | ||
| uses | | class = SSRI, Anxiolytic, Antidepressant | ||
| | | mechanism = TBD | ||
| | | uses = Anxiety, premature ejaculation, low mood | ||
| anecdotes = | | formula = C17H18F3NO | ||
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| routes = Oral | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = Very long | |||
| halflife = 1-4 days (7-15 days for norfluoxetine) | |||
| bioavailability = 70-90% | |||
| pregnancy = Category C | |||
| legal = Rx-only | |||
| intro = Fluoxetine is the first of a long line of SSRIs to come. It is remarkable in its extremely long half life and relative lack of withdrawal syndrome. It can also be very useful it helping taper and terminate other SxRI medicines. | |||
| pharmacology = | |||
| pharmacokinetics = | |||
| indications = Anxiety disorders broadly, including panic attacks, social anxiety, | |||
| dosing = Start no higher than 10 mg for first dose! Participant may increase by 10 mg every 2-12 weeks, or never increase if they are satisfied with the 10 mg effect. | |||
| effects = anxiolysis, delayed ejaculation, improved mood (?) | |||
| adverse = Nausea, GI upset, | |||
| contraindications = none strict | |||
| interactions = 2D6 - many | |||
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| monitoring = none | |||
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