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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Fluoxetine-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking fluoxetine as follows: Fluoxetine can also induce frequency of urination or polyuria. Individuals, especially with history of poorly controlled diabetes with consequent increased urinary frequency and with history of frequent urinary tract infections, must be aware of this side-effect, as fluoxetine can exacerbate the discomfort of polyuria significantly, thus leading to low body fluid volume and dehydration. Observing compliance with proper hydration measures, compliance with [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Fluoxetine-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking fluoxetine as follows: Individuals with complaint of dehydration, secondary to history of diarrhea, vomiting, or poor fluid intake, can suffer electrolyte disturbances and be more prone to develop arrhythmias with fluoxetine. Also, fluoxetine carries the risk of increasing diarrhea, thus worsening the fluid deficit and dehydration. Electrolyte disturbances, such as, low potassium and magnesium levels, secondary to diuretic pill intake, can also act as a [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Fluoxetine-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking fluoxetine as follows: Fluoxetine intake has the potential to increase the likelihood of seizures. Fluoxetine must be very cautiously administered in individuals with seizure history, compliance with recommended anti-seizure therapy observed, and response closely monitored. Fluoxetine can also induce a life-threatening reaction called neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking fluoxetine can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, muscle rigidity, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Fluoxetine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking fluoxetine as follows: Do not take fluoxetine with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by fluoxetine, and contribute to falls and accidents. A number of OTC cough medications and antihistamines, muscle relaxant medications, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by fluoxetine and so, must be avoided taking along [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Fluoxetine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking fluoxetine as follows: Fluoxetine use can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener use. Observing compliance [...]