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Fluoxetine Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Prozac, Seronil, Lovan, Prozac Weekly, Ladose, Tuneluz
What is Fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, moderate to severe bulimia nervosa, obsessive compulsive and panic disorders. Off label used with selective mutism and dementia related agitation.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 204 | 38% |
| Depression | 147 | 27% |
| Major Depressive Disorder | 23 | 4% |
| Other | 20 | 3% |
| Anxiety | 12 | 2% |
| Panic attacks | 4 | <1% |
| General health | 4 | <1% |
| Obsessive compulsive disorder OCD | 4 | <1% |
| Support another treatment | 3 | <1% |
| Anxiety and fear | 1 | <1% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Treat my mood condition(s) include Bupropion, Lamotrigine, and Venlafaxine.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Fluoxetine or how long patients were taking Fluoxetine before stopping.
Currently Taking Fluoxetine
Stopped Taking Fluoxetine
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 101 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 26% | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 29% | 10 |
| Slight | 20% | 7 |
| None | 14% | 5 |
| Can't tell | 11% | 4 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 13% | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 18% | 18 |
| Mild | 36% | 36 |
| None | 34% | 34 |
Top reported side-effects include: Sexual dysfunction, Sexual Side Effects, Emotional numbness
Summary results are based on 101 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 101)
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- searchinglikeme
- Sex: F
- Depression: 1
- Emotional: 1
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 0
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 0
- External Stress: Moderate
- 40 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Low
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by searchinglikeme
Aug 20, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsMild
- Treat my mood condition(s)
- Advice/Tips
- I have taken both Prozac and the generic version, fluoxetine, at various times and in various doses. I believe, and my doctor and therapist agree, that the brand-name Prozac works better for me, with more consistent, reliable emotional stability and near-total relief from symptoms of depression. The cost is higher for brand-name Prozac, but IMO, it's worth it.
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1 helpful mark
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- nikkijo
- Sex: F
- Depression: 2
- Emotional: 2
- Compulsion: 1
- Anxiety: 2
- Mania: 1
- Physical: 1
- External Stress: Severe
- 36 F
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Moderate
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by nikkijo
Aug 19, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsMild
- Treat my mood condition(s)
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0 helpful marks
Report created on November 07, 2009.