• Fluoxetine, sold under the brand name Prozac, among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine is a veterinarian-recommended, FDA-approved, and "extra-label" antidepressant, like Prozac and Xanax, that treats mental illnesses and behaviors in dogs and cats. (petcarerx.com)
  • Fluoxetine is an antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication that is the generic version of the brands Prozac, Xanax, and Reconcile. (petcarerx.com)
  • Antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac) , may help manage symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • An experiment at the National California Primate Research Center revealed genetics can play a role in how young primates respond to chronic doses of Prozac (fluoxetine). (theaggie.org)
  • My husband is on a fairly low dose of prozac (fluoxetine). (healthtap.com)
  • there's Zoloft or Sertraline, Paxil or Paroxetine and Prozac or Fluoxetine. (maroon5.com)
  • Fluoxetine, marketed as Prozac, is a particular concern, with one study finding it makes crabs more aggressive . (iflscience.com)
  • Adolescents with major depressive disorder show improvement after treatment that combines the antidepressant fluoxetine (ProzacĀ®) and cognitive behavioral therapy, according to the results of the Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS), published in the August 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association . (news-medical.net)
  • One of these drugs, fluoxetine, is an active ingredient in the antidepressant Prozac, and is excreted by people taking it in their urine. (scitechdaily.com)
  • Fluoxetine reduced low intensity aggressive behavior in patients in intermittent aggressive disorder and borderline personality disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mental illnesses and negative behaviors that these medicines are recommended to treat include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), separation anxiety, aggressive behavior, depression, and panic disorders. (petcarerx.com)
  • If the females are introduced a month after the males are exposed to the chemical, the males no longer show aggressive behavior, but the females don't lay any eggs anymore. (scitechdaily.com)
  • Antipsychotic medications may help reduce aggressive behavior. (medscape.com)
  • Crtc1(-/-) mice have a blunted response to the antidepressant fluoxetine in behavioral despair paradigms, whereas fluoxetine normalizes their aggressiveness and their behavioral response in the novelty-induced hypophagia test. (nih.gov)
  • In order to further investigate the effects of the antidepressant fluoxetine, male Betta splendens were exposed to the drug. (umt.edu)
  • Male fish exposed to levels of the common antidepressant fluoxetine at levels equivalent to those found in many freshwater ecosystems spend more time chasing females than if the water is pure, a study has found. (iflscience.com)
  • People with the binge-purge subtype of anorexia nervosa may engage in self-induced vomiting or other compensatory behaviors after eating. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • however, this is not an official diagnosis and is a colloquial term used by patients and the media to describe the associated maladaptive pattern of compensatory behaviors. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Binge-eating disorder falls officially under the EDNOS category and is marked by recurrent episodes of binge-eating in the absence of compensatory behaviors. (aedweb.org)
  • The doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with fluoxetine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine. (nih.gov)
  • In a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, investigators led by Dinah S. Reddihough, MD, Royal Children's Hospital, found that treatment with fluoxetine yielded significantly lower scores for obsessive-compulsive behaviors at 16 weeks. (hcplive.com)
  • In this preliminary study of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, treatment with fluoxetine compared with placebo resulted in significantly lower scores for obsessive-compulsive behaviors at 16 weeks," the authors wrote. (hcplive.com)
  • The researchers also found treatment with fluoxetine alone elevated the risk for psychiatric adverse events. (news-medical.net)
  • A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as fluoxetine during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). (medlineplus.gov)
  • You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take fluoxetine or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over 24 years of age. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome is less likely to occur with fluoxetine than with other antidepressants, but it still happens in many cases. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has been suggested that fluoxetine therapy may be continued during breastfeeding if it was used during pregnancy or if other antidepressants were ineffective. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine may be less effective than other antidepressants, but has high acceptability. (wikipedia.org)
  • The activity of fluoxetine against other neurotransmitters appears much less than other antidepressants. (drugs.com)
  • Given that two to three times as many children taking SSRIs in controlled clinical trials conducted by these drugs' manufacturers exhibited suicidal behavior compared to those taking sugar pills, and given FDA's acknowledgment that antidepressants have no demonstrable benefit above placebo for children, it is difficult to fathom FDA's timid inaction and failure to protect children from harm. (ahrp.org)
  • The concern over antidepressants and adolescent suicidal behavior was sparked this summer in Britain, when health regulators warned doctors not to prescribe the antidepressant Paxil for people under 18 years old because data showed a heightened suicide risk. (ahrp.org)
  • The FDA issued its own warning for Paxil soon after and then asked the makers of eight antidepressants to give them more information about suicidal behavior by teens using their drugs. (ahrp.org)
  • Laughren said that some of the data "signaled" a possible association between antidepressants and increased suicidal behavior, but that it wasn't specific enough to come to any firm conclusions. (ahrp.org)
  • FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) treats premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Fluoxetine is considered a first-line medication for the treatment of impulsive aggression of low intensity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine 20 mg, 100 Capsules is a generic prescription medication designed to treat canine and feline anxiety as well as aggression and obsessive-compulsive behavior. (vetdepot.com)
  • Fluoxetine is useful to treat some but not all forms of aggression in dogs. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
  • At the outset, whether the dogs are exhibiting rough play, pushy behavior, or true pathological aggression we must always ask the question, "Are both of these dogs behaving appropriately, given the context? (vin.com)
  • Fluoxetine is also used to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If such symptoms occur, discontinue fluoxetine and initiate supportive treatment. (nih.gov)
  • A 2011 systematic review discussed seven trials which compared fluoxetine to a placebo in the treatment of bulimia nervosa, six of which found a statistically significant reduction in symptoms such as vomiting and binge eating. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine is used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a condition where individuals have affective and somatic symptoms monthly during the luteal phase of menstruation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • A solid theoretical foundation allows for adequate evaluation of content, structural, and developmental adaptations and provides a framework for understanding which symptoms or behaviors are expected to improve with treatment and why. (springer.com)
  • In some instances, these behaviors can also bring about adverse physical symptoms. (maroon5.com)
  • Fluoxetine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). (medlineplus.gov)
  • The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry state that SSRIs, including fluoxetine, should be used as first-line therapy in children, along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), for the treatment of moderate to severe OCD. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine belongs to a group of medicines called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). (drugs.com)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may benefit people with bulimia nervosa by helping them understand and change unhealthy eating behaviors and negative body image. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • APA, 2000), unhealthy eating behaviors exist on a continuum. (aedweb.org)
  • Even if a person does not meet the formal criteria for an eating disorder, he or she may be experiencing unhealthy eating behaviors that cause substantial distress and may be damaging to both physical and psychological health. (aedweb.org)
  • For children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe depressive disorder, fluoxetine seems to be the best treatment (either with or without cognitive behavioural therapy, although fluoxetine alone does not appear to be superior to CBT alone) but more research is needed to be certain, as effect sizes are small and the existing evidence is of dubious quality. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Fluoxetine is frequently used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and trichotillomania. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine is effective in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, a certain eating disorder (bulimia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Manic behaviors associated with fluoxetine in three 12- to 18-year-olds with obsessive-compulsive disorder. (antidepressantsfacts.com)
  • In a sample of 40 youths (ages 11-17) with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and mood disorders who were treated with behavior therapy, 20 patients received serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) and 20 did not. (antidepressantsfacts.com)
  • Crtc1(-/-) mice exhibit impulsive aggressiveness, social withdrawal, and decreased sexual motivation, together with increased behavioral despair, anhedonia, and anxiety-related behavior in the novelty-induced hypophagia test. (nih.gov)
  • A specially trained educator or behavioral psychologist can help to teach them effective ways to modify these challenging behaviors. (medscape.com)
  • The results showed that the acupuncture and fluoxetine treatments could alleviate the behavioral changes caused by CUMS. (medscimonit.com)
  • Compared with fluoxetine alone and cognitive behavioral therapy alone, treatment combining fluoxetine with cognitive behavioral therapy was superior, said Reinecke. (news-medical.net)
  • Fluoxetine with cognitive behavioral therapy showed the greatest reduction in suicidal thoughts. (news-medical.net)
  • While fluoxetine did not appear to increase suicidal ideation, harm-related adverse events may occur more frequently in fluoxetine-treated patients and cognitive behavioral therapy may protect against these events," Reinecke said. (news-medical.net)
  • Fluoxetine is a medicine that may be used to treat mood-related conditions or some eating disorders. (drugs.com)
  • Experts are unsure exactly how fluoxetine works, although historically it was believed that fluoxetine's effects were due to its ability to rebalance chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, that were thought to be imbalanced in people with anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. (drugs.com)
  • Studies confirm that fluoxetine is still effective for treating mood disorders, such as depression, even though the way it works is unknown. (drugs.com)
  • Fluoxetine may be used for the treatment of certain types of mood disorders and also some eating disorders. (drugs.com)
  • This includes sudden changes in mood, behavior, or thoughts. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Tell the doctor right away if you notice worsening depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or other mental/mood changes (including new/worsening anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, impulsive actions, severe restlessness, very rapid speech). (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Anticonvulsant medicine, such as valproic acid, may be used to control agitation, violent behavior, and mood swings caused by dementia. (cigna.com)
  • Serotonin affects mood, cognitive function and social behavior. (theaggie.org)
  • Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) is one of the proteins that helps break down serotonin, keeping mood and social behavior in a stable chemical cycle. (theaggie.org)
  • Fluoxetine capsules, tablets, and liquid are usually taken once a day in the morning or twice a day in the morning and at noon. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Fluoxetine delayed-released capsules are usually taken once a week. (medlineplus.gov)
  • See full prescribing information for FLUOXETINE CAPSULES. (nih.gov)
  • A 2022 systematic review of the two original blinded-control trials used to approve the use of fluoxetine in children and adolescents with depression found that both of the control trials were severely flawed, and did not demonstrate the efficacy of the medication. (wikipedia.org)
  • The study, " Effect of Fluoxetine on Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders ," was published online in JAMA . (hcplive.com)
  • It is indicated for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive behavior in children and adolescents aged 8-17 years. (medscape.com)
  • Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults taking antidepressant ( 5.1 ). (nih.gov)
  • The rationale for using DBT with these adolescents rests in the common underlying dysfunction in emotion regulation among the aforementioned disorders and problem behaviors. (springer.com)
  • Monitor for worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors ( 5.1 ). (nih.gov)
  • However, no difference was observed between treatment arms when fluoxetine and psychotherapy were compared to psychotherapy alone. (wikipedia.org)
  • Treatment differences in the therapeutic relationship and introject during a 2-year randomized controlled trial of dialectical behavior therapy versus nonbehavioral psychotherapy experts for borderline personality disorder. (springer.com)
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy takes two effective forms of Psychotherapy and combines them. (addictionnomore.com)
  • Fluoxetine comes as a capsule, a tablet, a delayed-release (releases the medication in the intestine) capsule, and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Meet Pet Anxiety Medication: Fluoxetine! (petcarerx.com)
  • Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using fluoxetine and each time you get a refill. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Although the bioavailability of transdermal fluoxetine is only about 10% of that of the oral medication, it may be an alternative when oral administration is not feasible or safe. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
  • In addition to the use of medication, much of the behavior literature stresses the importance of behavior modification training, owner training, and addressing environmental issues as cornerstones of successful therapy. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
  • In one case, the discontinuation of the medication repeatedly led to the resurgence of the kleptomanic behavior. (biopsychiatry.com)
  • Eating disorders can be recognized by a persistent pattern of unhealthy eating or dieting behavior that can cause health problems and/or emotional and social distress. (aedweb.org)
  • Taking fluoxetine 20 mg/d can be effective in treating PMDD, though doses of 10 mg/d have also been prescribed effectively. (wikipedia.org)
  • Clinicians are advised to be aware of the risk and to be vigilant in monitoring manic and hypomanic behaviors when using SRIs to treat OCD in youth, even with low doses and gradual dose elevation. (antidepressantsfacts.com)
  • One-year-old rhesus macaque monkeys were given fluoxetine for two years, followed by a year of no doses. (theaggie.org)
  • Our results demonstrated that the peripheral administration of different THSG doses (10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, and 40 mg/kg) reversed the depressive-like behaviors in CRS mice as measured by the tail suspension test, forced swimming test, and open-field test. (hindawi.com)
  • If you are taking fluoxetine for premenstrual problems, your doctor may direct you to take it every day of the month or just for the 2 weeks before your period through the first full day of your period. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • These highlights do not include all the information needed to use FLUOXETINE TABLETS safely and effectively. (nih.gov)
  • See full prescribing information for FLUOXETINE TABLETS. (nih.gov)
  • Discontinue if a severe allergic reaction to fluoxetine occurs and seek urgent medical advice. (drugs.com)
  • Lilly also markets fluoxetine in a fixed-dose combination with olanzapine as olanzapine/fluoxetine (Symbyax). (wikipedia.org)
  • Meta-analysis of trials in adults conclude that fluoxetine modestly outperforms placebo. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the first trial, 42% of subjects in the fluoxetine-treated arm were free of panic attacks at the end of the study, vs. 28% in the placebo arm. (wikipedia.org)
  • The participants were randomized to either receive fluoxetine (n=75) or placebo (n=71). (hcplive.com)
  • The investigators found that the fluoxetine group had a mean score of 9.02 points, while the placebo group had a mean score of 10.89 points, which was deemed statistically significant. (hcplive.com)
  • Lilly Inc. provided fluoxetine and matching placebo under an independent educational grant to Duke University. (news-medical.net)
  • A placebo controlled crossover trial of liquid fluoxetine on repetitive behaviors in childhood and adolescent autism. (bvsalud.org)
  • We discovered that monkeys treated with fluoxetine had increased social behavior with their buddy, increased impulsivity in a reward delay task, impaired sustained attention in CANTAB computer cognition tasks, and had more disturbed sleep than those not treated with fluoxetine," said Alicia Bulleri, a staff research associate at the California National Primate Research Center. (theaggie.org)
  • Do not use fluoxetine within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders. (nih.gov)
  • Selective serotonin receptor inhibitors like fluoxetine are often prescribed to reduce the severity of core behaviors of autism spectrum disorders, but the efficacy of this treatment is currently unknown. (hcplive.com)
  • If these or any other side effects occur, stop giving your pet Fluoxetine and contact your veterinarian. (farmvet.com)
  • Fluoxetine is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). (farmvet.com)
  • Finally, in a model of binge-eating in female rats, RXFP3 blockade within the PVN prevented binge-eating behavior. (jneurosci.org)
  • These data demonstrate a direct RLN3/RXFP3 action in the PVN of male and female rats, identify the associated ionic mechanisms, and reveal that hypothalamic RLN3/RXFP3 signaling regulates binge-eating behavior. (jneurosci.org)
  • Using a model of binge-eating, we demonstrated that relaxin-3/RXFP3 signaling in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is necessary for the expression of binge-eating behavior in female rats. (jneurosci.org)
  • The efficacy of fluoxetine in the treatment of panic disorder was demonstrated in two 12-week randomized multicenter phase III clinical trials that enrolled patients diagnosed with panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Individuals with the binge-eating/purging type also restrict their food intake, but regularly engage in binge-eating and/or purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics or enemas. (aedweb.org)
  • Binge-eating is followed by attempts to "undo" the consequences of the binge by using unhealthy behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, enemas, diuretics, severe caloric restriction or excessive exercising. (aedweb.org)
  • Second, despite calls to restrict access to medications, medical management of major depressive disorder with fluoxetine, including careful monitoring for adverse events, should be made widely available, not discouraged. (news-medical.net)
  • The dosage of fluoxetine should be tapered down slowly on withdrawal. (drugs.com)
  • Fluoxetine is administered orally once a day in a typical dosage of 0.5 to 0.9 mg per pound. (petcarerx.com)
  • The veterinarian prescribes the Fluoxetine dosage that the pet will take daily. (petcarerx.com)
  • Regardless of frequency, however, these behaviors are concerning and can have adverse physical and psychological health consequences. (aedweb.org)
  • Fluoxetine seems to be ineffective for social anxiety disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoxetine is FDA-approved for use in separation anxiety in dogs. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
  • Fluoxetine may be helpful for cohabitation anxiety, closed surrounding anxiety, and territory related anxiety. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
  • The secondary outcomes included the difference between groups at 16 weeks in a number of different scales including the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised, Spence Children's Anxiety Scale, Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community Version, Clinical Global Impression Scale-Global Improvement and Efficacy Index, and Disruptiveness Assessment. (hcplive.com)
  • Fluoxetine together with fluvoxamine has shown some initial promise as a potential treatment for reducing COVID-19 severity if given early. (wikipedia.org)
  • Behavior modification is an additional great way that owners help their dogs feel less anxious and afraid. (maroon5.com)
  • Sleep behaviors must be addressed for any patient presenting with insomnia. (springer.com)
  • Additionally, AET significantly decreased measures of investigatory behavior. (erowid.org)
  • Discontinue fluoxetine immediately and seek urgent medical advice if this syndrome occurs. (drugs.com)
  • These behaviors emerged despite gradual dose elevation (2-5 mg/wk), conservative dosing (maximum 40 mg daily), and careful weekly outpatient monitoring of each patient. (antidepressantsfacts.com)
  • Fluoxetine for cats and dogs should not be administered to pets with hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to the drug, or those pets that have a history of seizures. (petcarerx.com)
  • Formal diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa describe binge-eating and engagement in inappropriate, unhealthy behaviors to counteract the binges at least twice weekly for three months. (aedweb.org)
  • Individuals with binge-eating disorder (BED) engage in binge-eating, but do not regularly use inappropriate or unhealthy weight control behaviors such as fasting or purging to counteract the binges. (aedweb.org)
  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was originally developed for chronically suicidal adults with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation. (springer.com)
  • 2012). Effectiveness of combined individual and group dialectical behavior therapy compared to only individual dialectical behavior therapy: A preliminary study. (springer.com)
  • The development and implementation of dialectical behavior therapy in forensic settings. (springer.com)
  • Because of the high rate of recidivism in cats that urine spray, fluoxetine therapy may need to be continued for a month or two after the resolution of the spraying problem. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
  • Hundreds of studies by research psychologists and psychiatrists have made it clear Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a clinically and research-proven breakthrough in mental health care. (addictionnomore.com)
  • Behavior therapy teaches you how to calm your mind and body so you can feel better and think more clearly, thus making better decisions. (addictionnomore.com)
  • In Cognitive Behavior Therapy , the therapist doesn't settle for just nodding wisely while you carry the whole burden of finding the answers you came to therapy for. (addictionnomore.com)
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy focuses on finding out exactly what needs to be changed and what doesn't and then works by targeting those areas. (addictionnomore.com)
  • Instead, with Cognitive Behavior Therapy , the aim is for rapid improvement of your feelings and moods and in early changes, in any self-defeating behavior that you may be caught up in. (addictionnomore.com)
  • In order to investigate the effects of fluoxetine, researchers are using the fathead minnow ( Pimephales promelas ). (scitechdaily.com)
  • Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) indicate DBT is associated with improvements in problem behaviors, including suicide ideation and behavior, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), attrition, and hospitalization. (springer.com)
  • It may decrease binging and purging behaviors in bulimia. (healthlinkbc.ca)