Rules of Taking Prozac

To have a positive result of treatment you should take Prozac exactly the way it is prescribed to you. You must not increase or decrease the dose without doctor’s permission and also avoid using this medication for longer than it is advised. Do not stop taking Prozac without consulting your doctor.

You should not chew or break the capsule before swallowing it, because the capsule allows the medicine to be released gradually in the organism. If the capsule is damaged you can get too much medication released at one time.

If you are taking a liquid variety of Prozac, you should measure your dose by means of a special dose-measuring spoon or cup. If you have none, address a pharmacist because the dose you are taking should be precisely measured.

Follow your doctor instructions on taking Prozac. Your dosage may vary depending on the seriousness of your state, your diagnosis and general health condition.

If you missed the dose of Prozac, you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is already time to take the next dose, forget about the dose you have missed and take the next one according to the prescription. Do not try to take extra medication to make up for the missed dose as it can be harmful for you.

If you miss a dose of Prozac Weekly, you should take it as soon as you remember, and the next dose should be taken in 7 days period. If it is already time to take the next dose, forget about the dose you have missed and take the next one according to the prescription. Do not try to take extra medication to make up for the missed dose as it can be harmful for you.

If you feel you have taken too much Prozac you should immediately address your doctor. The symptoms of Prozac overdose are the following: irregular heartbeat (too fast or too slow), fever, headache, seizures, fainting, vomiting, sleepiness and even coma.

Prozac is not compatible with

• Alcohol drinking;
• Muscle relaxers, seizures-treating medications, other depression treating drugs and cold medicine, narcotic pain medicine and soporific – any medication that makes you sleepy as it can increase natural sleeplessness caused by Prozac.