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Drug
Uses
This medicine is used to treat depression.
General
Information
For more information on this condition, please talk
to your health care provider.
How
Drug Works
This medicine works by restoring the brain's chemical
balance by increasing the amount of a natural substance
called serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical that helps
nerve cells in the brain communicate and is believed
to affect ones mood.
How
Taken
This medicine should be taken about the same time every
day, morning or evening and can be taken with or without
food. This medicine may take up to 4 weeks to reach
full effect, but you may see symptoms of depression
improving in as little as 1 week.
Possible
Side Effects
insomnia increased sweating problems ejaculating nausea
drowsiness
Warnings/Precautions
Make sure that you know how the medicine affects you
before driving or performing other tasks that require
your full attention. Don’t stop taking this medicine
until you have consulted with your doctor first.
Overdose
For emergencies seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center.
Drug
Interactions
Certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin, clarithromycin,
or azithromycin should be taken with caution with this
medicine. This medicine should not be taken with MAO
inhibitors. If you think you are taking an MAO inhibitor
talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take this
medicine with St. John’s Wort because of the additive
effects of sertonin.
Missed
Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
Because this medicine is excreted in the breast milk,
nursing mothers should not breast-feed while taking
this medicine. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss
the benefits versus the risks of using this medicine
while pregnant.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
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all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
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