Fluoxetine Hcl (Pmdd)

Alternate Name: PROzac

Description: Sarafem is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drug prescribed for the treatment of women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Fluoxetine is the generic version of Sarafem. Sarafem costs around $289 for a supply of 10, 10 mg tablets, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our LowerMyRx Sarafem savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antidepressant, Central Nervous System Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding problems, diabetes, glaucoma, or a history of seizures. Tell your doctor if you have had heart disease, a heart rhythm problem (including QT prolongation), heart attack, heart failure, low blood pressure, or a stroke. For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts. This medicine may cause the following problems:Serotonin syndrome (may be life-threatening when used with certain other medicines)Increased risk of bleeding problemsHeart rhythm problems, including QT prolongationSexual problems Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Skin rash, blisters, peeling, or redness Trouble breathing Unusual behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself or others Unusual bleeding or bruising

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with pimozide or thioridazine. Do not use this medicine within 14 days of using an MAO inhibitor, and do not start an MAOI for at least 5 weeks after you stop using fluoxetine., Some medicines can affect how fluoxetine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Buspirone, carbamazepine, dolasetron, erythromycin, fentanyl, gatifloxacin, lithium, mefloquine, meperidine, methadone, moxifloxacin, pentamidine, phenytoin, probucol, St John's wort, tacrolimus, tramadol, vinblastineAmphetaminesBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine for heart rhythm problemsMedicine to treat mental illness (including chlorpromazine, droperidol, iloperidone, ziprasidone)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Phenothiazine medicineTriptan medicine to treat migraine headacheTryptophan supplements, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.