What is Fluox (Lovan) useful for?
Lovan (fluoxetine) belongs to the group of antidepressants known as SSRIs and is from the same drug (fluoxetine) as Prozac. Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, some eating disorders, and panic attacks. It is used to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. Fluoxetine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How to Take Lovan:
Take this medicine as directed. It can be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without consulting with your doctor. The usual adult dose of Lovan is between 20mg and 60mg per day. In our Online Pharmacy Lovan can be bought in 20 mg dosage.
Side Effects of Lovan:
Some common side effects reported with this medicine include:
- Headache,
- nervousness,
- insomnia,
- drowsiness,
- fatigue or asthenia,
- anxiety,
- nausea,
- dry mouth,
- diarrhea,
Warnings and precautions for Lovan
Not to be used with an MAOI or within 14 days of discontinuing MAOI therapy. Allow at least 5 weeks after stopping Prozac before starting an MAOI. Do not administer thioridazine with Prozac or within 5 weeks after Prozac has been discontinued.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
