Fluoxetine (fluoxetine): Reviews and patient testimonials
Medication indications
Fluoxetine 10 mg Film-coated Tablets
Adults:
Major depressive episodes.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Bulimia nervosa: Fluoxetine is indicated as a complement of psychotherapy for the reduction of binge-eating and purging activity.
Children and Adolescents Aged 8 Years and Above:
Moderate to severe major depressive episode, if depression is unresponsive to psychological therapy after 4-6 sessions. Antidepressant medication should be offered to a child or young person with moderate to severe depression only in combination with a concurrent psychological therapy.
Fluoxetine 20 mg Capsules
Adults:
Major Depressive Episodes: Fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of major depressive illness, with or without associated anxiety symptoms, especially where sedation is not required.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Bulimia nervosa: Fluoxetine is indicated as a complement of psychotherapy for the reduction of binge-eating and purging activity.
Children and Adolescents Aged 8 Years and Above:
Moderate to severe major depressive episode, if depression is unresponsive to psychological therapy after 4-6 sessions. Antidepressant medication should be offered to a child or young person with moderate to severe depression only in combination with a concurrent psychological therapy.
Fluoxetine 20 mg Hard Capsules
Adults:
Major Depressive Episodes: Fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of depressive illness, with or without associated anxiety symptoms, especially where sedation is not required.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Bulimia nervosa: Fluoxetine is indicated for the reduction of binge-eating and purging activity.
Children and Adolescents Aged 8 years and Above:
Moderate to severe major depressive episode, if depression is unresponsive to psychological therapy after 4-6 sessions. Antidepressant medication should be offered to a child or young person with moderate to severe depression only in combination with a concurrent psychological therapy.
Fluoxetine 20 mg/5 ml Oral Solution
Adults:
Major depressive episodes. Fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of depressive illness, with or without associated anxiety symptoms, especially where sedation is not required.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Bulimia nervosa: Fluoxetine is indicated as a complement of psychotherapy for the reduction of binge-eating and purging activity.
Children and adolescents aged 8 years and above:
Moderate to severe major depressive episode, if depression is unresponsive to psychological therapy after 4–6 sessions. Antidepressant medication should be offered to a child or young person with moderate to severe depression only in combination with a concurrent psychological therapy.
Fluoxetine 20mg Capsules
Adults:
• Major depressive episodes.• Obsessive-compulsive disorder.• Bulimia nervosa: Fluoxetine is indicated as a complement of psychotherapy for the reduction of binge-eating and purging activity.Children and Adolescents Aged 8 Years and Above:
Moderate to severe major depressive episode, if depression is unresponsive to psychological therapy after 4-6 sessions. Antidepressant medication should be offered to a child or young person with moderate to severe depression only in combination with a concurrent psychological therapy.Fluoxetine 20mg/5ml Oral Solution
Fluoxetine 20 mg / 5 ml Oral Solution is indicated in:
Adults:
Major depressive episodes
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Bulimia nervosa – Fluoxetine 20mg/5ml Oral Solution are indicated as a complement of psychotherapy for the reduction of binge-eating and purging activity.
Children and Adolescents Aged 8 Years and Above:
Moderate to severe major depressive episode, if depression is unresponsive to psychological therapy after 4-6 sessions. Antidepressant medication should be offered to a child or young person with moderate to severe depression only in combination with a concurrent psychological therapy.
Fluoxetine 60 mg Capsules, Hard
Fluoxetine 60 mg capsules are indicated for:
Adults:
Major depressive episodes.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Bulimia nervosa: Fluoxetine is indicated as a complement of psychotherapy for the reduction of binge-eating and purging activity.
Children and adolescents aged 8 years and above:
Moderate to severe major depressive episode, if depression is unresponsive to psychological therapy after 4-6 sessions. Antidepressant medication should be offered to a child or young person with moderate to severe depression only in combination with a concurrent psychological therapy.
Fluoxetine 60mg Capsules
Major depressive episodes.Obsessive-compulsive disorder.Bulimia nervosa: Fluoxetine is indicated as a complement of psychotherapy for the reduction of binge-eating and purging activity.Children and adolescents aged 8 years and above (moderate to severe major depressive episode): Fluoxetine 60mg capsules are not licensed and are not appropriate for use in children or adolescents. Other suitable formulations (20mg capsules, liquid formulation) are available for this patient population.Fluoxetine 60mg Hard Capsules
Major depressionObsessive-compulsive disorderBulimia nervosa: fluoxetine is indicated as a complement to psychotherapy for reduction of binge eating and purging activity. Children and adolescents aged 8 years and above (moderate to severe major depressive episode): Fluoxetine 60 mg capsules are not licensed and are not appropriate for use in children or adolescents. Other suitable formulations (20 mg capsules, liquid formulation) are available for this patient population.Route of administration: Oral
Molecule: fluoxetine
Patients' opinions on Fluoxetine
In brief
General satisfaction level: 8.30/10 Learn more
Treatment's effectiveness: 8.00/10 Learn more
Ease of use: 8.80/10 Learn more
Adherence to prescription: 9.30/10 Learn more
Detected side effects: 4.25/10 Learn more
Improvement in the quality of life: 8.50/10 Learn more
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