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RSD Alert is a voluntary organisation
publishing information about CRPS (traditionally knwn as RSD). Most
of the data is provided by our readers.
All approved medical drugs work for some people but not for everyone.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. Many of our pages show both good
and bad comments... read both to get a balanced view. If in doubt
consult your medical advisor.
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Prozac |
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Description |
Anti-depressant with less sedetary effects than other drugs in this class. Administered in tablet form. Proprietary form of the generic Fluoxetine hydrochloride |
Side effects(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients) |
May
bring about a rash. Can impair driving skills etc. Can cause fever,
headache, convulsions, nausea, tremor, vomiting or diarrhoea. May
lead to vaginal bleeding when treatment is withdrawn. |
Warnings(These are standard cautions but may not apply in your case) |
Use with caution for patients who have kidney or liver damage or who have epilepsy or diabetes. To be avoided by women who are pregnant or nursing. |
Comments |
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Anti-depressant: Effexor (Venlafaxine HCL), Paxil (Paroxetine HCL), Zololf (Sertraline), Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), Prozac (Fluoxetine HCL), Wellbutrin (Bupropion HCL) and Elavil (Amitriptyline HCL). I have even taken Buspar (Buspirone HCL) and Xanax (Alprazolam) which technically are anti-anxiety meds). Of this list the only one that I have had BAD adverse reactions to is Elavil. Trish Pennsylvania, USA I am now taking Prozac. Although I have a kidney condition and was concerned about the side effects, I find the benefits outweigh the risk . Vicki - Walsall, England I took Prozac for 2 years. The only drawback it takes 2-3 months before you feel any benefit from them. (So don't give up). When I felt stronger in myself I found it was much better to wean off the tablets gradually (say 1 tablet every 3 days then to 1 tablet every week until I stopped) otherwise the depression came back. Sue - Bristol |
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