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What is FLUNIL?
- FLUNIL contains Fluoxetine which belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
Tell your doctor, if you are taking medicines such as:
- lithium, pimozide, haloperidol or phenothiazines (e.g. chlorpromazine) for mental illness
- sparfloxacin, moxifloxacin, erythromycin, pentamidine (antibiotics, used to treat infections)
- halofantrine (used for anti-malaria treatment)
- iproniazid, linezolid and methyl thioninum chloride (methylene blue) (non-selective MAOIs monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
- metoprolol (used for heart failure)
- nebivolol (used to treat high blood pressure)
- propafenone (used to treat abnormal heart rhythms)
- atomoxetine (used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- risperidone (used to treat psychotic disorders)
- diuretics (water tablets)
- desmopressin (used to reduce amount urine produced by kidneys)
- oxcarbazepine (used to treat epilepsy)
- mefloquine, chloroquine (anti-malaria)
- astemizole, mizolastine, mequitazine, cyproheptadine (anti-histamines)
- flecainide or encainide for the heart
- carbamazepine or phenytoin for epilepsy or other conditions
- medicines for depression e.g. tricyclic anti-depressants, SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
- selegeline for Parkinsons disease
- tramadol for pain relief
- bupropion (used to help stop smoking)
- triptans (e.g. sumatriptan) for migraine or cluster headaches
- medicines to thin the blood (e.g. warfarin)
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, e.g. ibuprofen)
- aspirin (for pain relief)
- tryptophan (an amino acid)
- tamoxifen (used to treat breast cancer)
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Do not take more medicine than your doctor tells you
- Measure the right amount of medicine using the measuring cup, syringe or a measuring spoon, then drink it
The recommended dosage for certain conditions are as follows
- Depression: The recommended dose is 5ml (20 mg) daily
- Bulimia nervosa: The recommended dose is 15ml (60 mg) daily
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder: The recommended dose is 5ml (20 mg) daily
If you take more FLUNIL
- If you take too much, go to your nearest hospital emergency department (or casualty) or tell your doctor straight away
If you forget to take FLUNIL
- If you miss a dose, do not worry. Take your next dose the next day at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking FLUNIL
- Do not stop taking this medicine without asking your doctor
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- allergic reaction such as rash, itching, swollen lips, tongue or face, wheezing or shortness of breath
- faster breathing or heart rate, sweating, muscle stiffness or tremor, confusion, extreme agitation or sleepiness
- prolonged and painful erection
- irritability and extreme agitation
- heart problems, such as fast or irregular heart rate, fainting, collapsing or dizziness upon standing which may indicate abnormal functioning of the heart rate
- inexplicable vaginal bleeding
- inexplicable bruises or bleeding or bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
- fits
- uncontrollable movements
- poor appetite
- change in taste
- nervousness, anxiety
- feeling tensed
- decreased sex drive or sexual difficulties (including low sexual performance and ejaculation problems)
- sleep problems or unusual dreams
- tremor
- drowsiness
- blurred vision
- flushing
- yawning
- indigestion, vomiting
- joint pains
- passing urine too frequently
- feeling shaky or chills
- weight loss
- headache, dry mouth
- feeling detached from yourself
- abnormal thinking
- abnormally high mood
- orgasm problems
- teeth grinding
- disturbances of motion sequence or coordination
- muscle twitching
- involuntary impaired balance
- memory impairment
- enlarged pupils
- ringing in the ears
- low blood pressure
- nose bleeds
- difficulties in swallowing
- hair loss
- cold sweat
- feeling hot or cold
- low levels of sodium in the blood
- low numbers of blood cells
- low number of manic reactions (untypical wild behavior)
- hallucinations
- uproariousness, aggression
- panic attacks, stuttering or agitation
- bucco glossal syndrome
- arrhythmias and QT prolongation
- inflammation of blood vessels and vascular
- dilation
- pharyngitis
- esophageal pain
- lung problems
- sensitivity to sun light
- muscle aches
- producing breast milk
- serum sickness (rash, joint aches, fever, swelling of lymph nodes, shock, low blood pressure)
- impaired ADH secretion
- increased prolactin levels in the blood
- abnormal liver function tests
- bone fractures - an increased risk of bone fractures has been observed in patients taking this type of medicines
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
