Psychoactive Medications Flashcards
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Psychoactive Medication
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
2
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Fluoxetine - Classification
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
3
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Fluoxetine - Uses
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Can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.
4
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Fluoxetine - Interactions
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You should not use Prozac if you also take pimozide or thioridazine, or if you are being treated with methylene blue injection. / Do not use Prozac if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.
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Fluoxetine - Things to Avoid
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Drinking alcohol / NSAID - may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.