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Generic Name: Fluoxetine
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Treat depression, OCD, panic disorder
MDD, OCD, Bulimia nervosa, Panic disorder
20-60 mg daily
10-20 mg daily (>=8 yrs)
Consider lower starting dose
80 mg/day
No adjustment needed
Use lower or less frequent dose
Insomnia, nausea, anorexia
Serotonin syndrome, suicidal thoughts
MAOI use
Long half-life requires 5 week washout for MAOIs
MAOIs, NSAIDs, CYP2D6 substrates
N/A
Avoid
Risk in third trimester
Not recommended
Take in the morning
Take as soon as remembered
Mood changes, suicidality
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