What is the dosage and how should it be used?
Fluoxetine is sold in capsules containing 10, 20, 40 or 90 mg of active ingredient, in tablets containing 10 mg, or in an oral solution with concentration of 20 mg/5 ml. Dosages in the range of 20-60 mg per day are standard, with 80 mg considered a maximum.
Prozac Weekly® is 90 mg of regular enteric-coated fluoxetine, taken every 7 days. The coating causes the fluoxetine to be dissolved in the intestines instead of the stomach.
Fluoxetine oral liquid comes with a specially marked dropper for measuring the dose (if you are not sure how to use the dropper, please ask your pharmacist to show you how to use it). Dilute the liquid in 4 ounces (120 ml) of water, apple juice, or Gatorade just before taking it.
Continue to take fluoxetine even if you feel well, and it is advised that you do not stop taking fluoxetine without first talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor will probably want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Why is this medication prescribed?
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose