fluoxetine(Prozac, Sarafem, Selfemra)
SSRI
Pronunciation
/fluːˈɒksətiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- fluoxetine
- Brand names
- Prozac, Sarafem, Selfemra
- Therapeutic class
- SSRI
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take in the morning to reduce insomnia.
- Long half-life - slow onset, slow offset (less withdrawal).
- Sexual side effects may persist - discuss alternatives.
- Allow 4-6 weeks for full effect.
- Do NOT start an MAOI for at least 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine.
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