Fluoxetine HCL

Fluoxetine HCL, also known as the popular medication Prozac, is used to treat people who have mood disorders. It can help people feel better. There are generic brands available for certain products. You should speak to your primary health care professional for more information on this issue.

There are side effects to Fluoxetine HCL that users must be aware of while taking this medication. Some of the side effects of Fluoxetine HCL include such things as irritability, anxiety, panic attacks, agitation, inability to sleep, hostility or extreme anger, restlessness, aggressiveness, engaging in unusual or dangerous activities, inability to sit still, out of control actions, fast talking, extreme elation or feeling of happiness that may switch back and forth with a depressed or sad mood. Other side effects include fast or irregular heart rate, dizziness, palpitations, lightheadedness, seizures, difficulty breathing, flu-like symptoms, skin rash, hives, itching, unusual tiredness, vomiting, blurred vision, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, flushing, increased sweating, stomach indigestion, changes in appetite, tremor, stuffy nose, and sexual difficulties (such as decreased sexual desire or ability).

Many of these side effects to Fluoxetine HCL can be considered serious and you should report them to your primary health care professional as soon as possible. It is also important for care givers to keep a close eye on the user should side effects appear. The user may not be able to contact the primary health care professional if he or she is under the more serious effects of Fluoxetine HCL.

You can do an online search on this medication and learn much more about its uses and cautions. You should also read carefully the entire product information literature that comes with the prescription. This medication cannot be purchased without a prescription.

Your primary health care professional can also answer any questions or concerns that you may have about Fluoxetine HCL. He or she can also be of help should you wish to find generic brands of Fluoxetine HCL.

It is important that while you are taking this medication that you keep all appointments with your primary health care professional so that your progress can be monitored and that certain tests can be run. There is a long list of drug interactions associated with Fluoxetine HCL and for this reason it is imperative that you tell your doctor of all the medication that you are taking or planning to take. This includes non-prescription drugs as well as herbal supplements.