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| Fluoxetine, Prozac, Sarafem, Flux, Fontex, Foxetin Description Prozac is an antidepressant drug used in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and panic disorder. Prozac is also used (off-label) to treat many other conditions, such as ADHD. Action SSRI Indications alcoholism, anorexia nervosa, autism, borderline personality disorder, bulimia nervosa, major depression, obesity, obsessive-compulsive disorder, orthostatic hypotension, panic disorder, Side Effects acneiform rash, agitation, akathisia, alopecia, anemia, angina, anorexia, anxiety, back pain, blurred vision, contact dermatitis, cough, diaphoresis, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, dystonia, ejaculation dysfunction, fatigue, headache, hot flashes, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypoosmolarity, hypothyroidism, impotence, increased urinary frequency, infection, insomnia, libido decrease, maculopapular rash, mania, myalgia, nasal congestion, nausea/vomiting, orgasm dysfunction, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, pharyngitis, pruritus, seizures, SIADH, sinus bradycardia, sinusitis, suicidal ideation, tremor, urticaria, visual impairment, weight loss, xerosis, xerostomia, Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: 5-HTP 5-HTP increases levels of serotonin, which increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. SAMe SAMe increases levels of serotonin, which increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. St JohnÕs Wort St JohnÕs Wort may increase levels of serotonin, which increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Positive interactions: Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo may help reverse the sexual side effects of SSRIs, including inability to orgasm in women and impotence in men.
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Fantastic new books! CAM Therapies has studies on natural therapies for over 100 diseases. CAM Labs lists lab tests for 100 diseases. Nutritional Genetics is a fantastic resource.
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