Many experts believe that an imbalance in these neurotransmitters is the cause of depression. Fluoxetine is believed to work by inhibiting the release or affects the action of Seratonin. Fluoxetine is used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. The medication is usually taken once or twice daily. Fluoxetine should be taken with food at doses specifically directed by your physician.
Individual doses vary greatly between individuals.
If discontinued you should gradually withdraw from this medication as directed by your prescribe. Usual doses range from 20 mg to 80mg. Chemscape Chime is a Netscape Navigator plug-in that allows scientists to view chemical information directly on a Netscape Navigator HTML page. Most medications affecting the brain have the potential to slow reflexes or impair judgment and caution is advised. This medication has not been studied extensively in the US and reevaluation periodically by your physician is advised.