Fluoxetine 20 Mg Weight Loss- 36 Questions Answered

Does fluoxetine cause hair loss or hair thinning? If yes please suggest me any antidepressant which does not cause hair loss?

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Ms. Hema Sampath Counselling Psychologist | Bangalore

I would rather suggest you to consult a psychologist for a medicine theraphy. ... Read More

I have read somewhere that fluoxetine has high risk of hair loss than other sssri antidepressants. Is it true or not. Regards to all.

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Dr. Harsh Garekar Psychiatrist | Delhi

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Hair loss is definitely one of the rarer side effects of SSRI antidepressants, backed only by a few case reports. In one of the largest retrospective cohort studies, Fluoxetine was in fact least likel ... Read More

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Is it okay to take fluoxetine and atomoxetine together? What is the dose equivalence? Is 18 mg atomoxetine and 20 mg fluoxetine a good combo for ADHD and depression?

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Dr. Anitha Vasudevan Psychiatrist | Bangalore

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It is ok to take both the medications but under the supervision of a Psychiatrist. The dose titration has to be done by the Psychiatrist weighing the benefit Vs adverse effect ... Read More

I take 80 mg fluoxetine in a day. But result not increase what can I do for my this problem sometimes came suicidal thoughts

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Dr. Deepthi Saka Neuropsychiatrist | Bangalore

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Kindly consult ur Psychiatrist for further discussion and doctors will advice accordingly... ... Read More

Iam taking fluoxetine on morning for 3 days for depression panic and anxiety , It have mild sedative and sleepiness and cause me fatigue on day , can I change it to the Bedtime Is that disrupt or help sleep?

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Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi.. Fluoxetine can cause insomnia in some people. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for further evaluation and management ... Read More

Hi Can Zapiz 0.5mg taking for Long term can cause weight loss?? I have Rapidly Lost weight from 86kg to 74kg for the period of 6months , or stress and depression causes weight loss?? I have undergone ultra sound ECG Pancreatic LFT Kidney function everything is normal, but y I am loosing weight or is it because of alcohol intake??

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Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat Psychiatrist | Srinagar

Zapiz will nnot cause, depression and anxiety can ... Read More

SIR I WANT TO KNOW THAT MY WEIGHT IS 88 KG MY AGE IS 24 I AM DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 2 HYPERTENSION I AM ON MEDICINES FOR HYPERTENSION AS WELL AS STATINS FOR DISLIPIDEMIA SIR MY DOUTH IS THAT CAN STAGE 2 HYPERTENSION WILL BE CUREABLE OR COMPLETLY REVERSIBLE IF I LOSE MY BODY WEIGHT BY 20-25 PERCENT IN A YEAR CAN IT CURE MY HTN STAGE 2 AND IF NOT THAN

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Dr. Amit Bharadiya Cardiologist | Ahmednagar

Hypertension is a multifactorial disorder and it does not depend only on your weight. Multiple physiological components are involved in the regulation of your blood pressure. But yes, if you loose wei ... Read More

I am taking Fluoxetine 40mg per day for MDD + OCD I heard of other benefits like reduced blood sugar and weight loss. Can you please quantify how much reduction in blood sugar and how many kg weight loss ? Thank you

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Dr. Anjana N Ramamurthy Psychiatrist | Bangalore

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) use may result in an average, short-term weight loss of up to 3.3 kg (7 lb, 4 oz) in obese patients, but the longterm effects and maintenance of weight loss after discontinuation o ... Read More

I am in a situation where I can't stop my anxiety medicine , neither can I delay planning for pregnancy . I am taking FLUOXETINE 20 mg each day . What are the bad effects of taking this medicine during pregnancy ? I am overthinking but have no choice .

Asked for Female, 25 Years 485 Views v

Dr. Shubham Jhanwar Psychiatrist | New Delhi

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Please consult with a psychiatrist, because it needs proper history and evaluation of your illness before commenting anything about your medication . ... Read More

Can I take both durashape and orlistat My weight is 90kgs height 5.5 pls suggest any other medication better than this

Asked for Male, 44 Years 660 Views v

Ms. Saba Sheikh Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

You have to follow weight loss diet plan Eat less and exercise more Eat in small quantity And there are so many reasons for gaining weight. ... Read More

Sir can I take ciplar la 20 MG 3.5 hrs before ECG or Sir Will it alter Results ?? Sir because I take ciplar la 20 for Anxiety.

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Dr. Sivabal V Cardiologist | Thiruvananthapuram

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Ciplar LA 20 mg can reduce heart rate. Other than reducing heart rates it won't change the ECG. ... Read More

I took fluoxetine 20 mg on 7 December before 22 days.i have stop medicine completely.it was my last medicine which I took .now treatment has stopped.and today I took levonorgestrel.does.it will cause any side effects.does levonorgestrel work properly .and fluoxetine will also work properly.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Mohd Abrar Sexologist | Srinagar

Yes ... Read More

On the date 7 December means before 22 days I took fluoxetine 20 mg and that was my last tablet by my psychiatrists.i have stopped completely the medicine.and todayi took levonorgestrel tablet .is it safe to took .

Asked for Female, 21 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Kalpana S. Tibdewal Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Hyderabad

Not advisable ... Read More

I am I not able to to get beard because of I have taken isotretinion 20 mg, at young age of 21 will this medicine had effect in getting beard

Asked for Male, 24 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Komal Ramteke Dermatologist | Mumbai

No Direct relation ... Read More

What is the difference between an antacid of 20 mg vs antacid of 40 mg? Does 40 mg last more than 20 mg or it maintains more ph level than 20 mg for the same time?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 160 Views v

Dr. Shashank Adgudwar Laparoscopic Surgeon | Pune

Hi, There is no relation of power to its duration. ... Read More

I have obesity .Is it safe to use Alfence 10 mg tablet . What are medicine for weight loss. Suggest some tips for weight loss.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 129 Views v

Ms. Anju Gulati Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

Things need detailed information about your meal patterns and nutrition requirements. Please choose direct consultation for proper guidance and help to achieve better results. ... Read More

Sir i have been taking fluoxetine 60 mg and aripiprazole 5 mg for quite some time and during this period i have experienced severe hair loss and weight gain. Are these the side effects of those components?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 361 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Jain General Physician | Jalgaon

Please No ... Read More

I am 30 Years and 97 kilos. Want to lose at least 20 kilos of weight. Please tell some weight loss methods

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Ms. Saba Sheikh Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

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Hi, Last night I increased the dose of fluoxetine to 20mg. I had been feeling great for the last 7 days on 10 mg. Since last night I have had dizzy spells shortness of breath, tight chest, and thick feeling when swallowing. What should I do?

Asked for Female, 35 Years 1618 Views v

Dr. Krithishree Psychiatrist | Mangalore

1/1 people found this helpful

Take tab. Lonazep 0.25mg at night for 5days along with ur regular medications n consult me online after 4days. ... Read More

Is flux 40 mg and fludac 40 mg is same? I am using flux 40 mg fr last 5 years but it is not available in bangalore. Only fludac 40 mg is available. So can I use fludac 40 mg?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 1248 Views v

Dr. Ramananda Kishore Kavi Psychiatrist | Visakhapatnam

5/5 people found this helpful

Fludac , Fluox, Flutop, Prodep, Fluchem are all the same , containing fluoxetine ... Read More

I want to weight loss please help some easy tips.. I want to loss only 20 kg .only belly data i need to reduce.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Harisha N L General Physician | Bangalore

1/1 people found this helpful

First and foremost you must understand losing your weight is a very gradual process. You should have strong determination and patience if you want to lose weight. And it cannot happen suddenly. Losing ... Read More

I want to reduce my weight 20 kg early what can i do? I want to become a police officer. So please give advice for natural weight loss

Asked for Male, 22 Years 218 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello here. I can understand your concern. the natural way of losing weight is by proper diet and exercise only. have a high protein diet and have frequent meals. instead of having three huge mea ... Read More

I want to loss my weight in next 20 days so what should i do.......I want to loss my extra weight at belly,waist and thighs just tell me that I can do

Asked for Female, 21 Years 736 Views v

Ms. Itu Chhabra Dietitian/Nutritionist | Noida

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Hi, You know the drill when it comes to losing weight: take in fewer calories, burn more calories. But you also know that most diets and quick weight-loss plans don't work as promised. If you're tryin ... Read More

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Fluoxetine 20 mg weight loss

Does fluoxetine cause hair loss or hair thinning? If yes please suggest me any antidepressant which does not cause hair loss?

I have read somewhere that fluoxetine has high risk of hair loss than other sssri antidepressants. Is it true or not. Regards to all.

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Is it okay to take fluoxetine and atomoxetine together? What is the dose equivalence? Is 18 mg atomoxetine and 20 mg fluoxetine a good combo for ADHD and depression?

I take 80 mg fluoxetine in a day. But result not increase what can I do for my this problem sometimes came suicidal thoughts

Iam taking fluoxetine on morning for 3 days for depression panic and anxiety , It have mild sedative and sleepiness and cause me fatigue on day , can I change it to the Bedtime Is that disrupt or help sleep?

I am taking Fluoxetine 40mg per day for MDD + OCD I heard of other benefits like reduced blood sugar and weight loss. Can you please quantify how much reduction in blood sugar and how many kg weight loss ? Thank you

I am in a situation where I can't stop my anxiety medicine , neither can I delay planning for pregnancy . I am taking FLUOXETINE 20 mg each day . What are the bad effects of taking this medicine during pregnancy ? I am overthinking but have no choice .

Can I take both durashape and orlistat My weight is 90kgs height 5.5 pls suggest any other medication better than this

Sir can I take ciplar la 20 MG 3.5 hrs before ECG or Sir Will it alter Results ?? Sir because I take ciplar la 20 for Anxiety.

I took fluoxetine 20 mg on 7 December before 22 days.i have stop medicine completely.it was my last medicine which I took .now treatment has stopped.and today I took levonorgestrel.does.it will cause any side effects.does levonorgestrel work properly .and fluoxetine will also work properly.

On the date 7 December means before 22 days I took fluoxetine 20 mg and that was my last tablet by my psychiatrists.i have stopped completely the medicine.and todayi took levonorgestrel tablet .is it safe to took .

I am I not able to to get beard because of I have taken isotretinion 20 mg, at young age of 21 will this medicine had effect in getting beard

What is the difference between an antacid of 20 mg vs antacid of 40 mg? Does 40 mg last more than 20 mg or it maintains more ph level than 20 mg for the same time?

I have obesity .Is it safe to use Alfence 10 mg tablet . What are medicine for weight loss. Suggest some tips for weight loss.

Sir i have been taking fluoxetine 60 mg and aripiprazole 5 mg for quite some time and during this period i have experienced severe hair loss and weight gain. Are these the side effects of those components?

I am 30 Years and 97 kilos. Want to lose at least 20 kilos of weight. Please tell some weight loss methods

Hi, Last night I increased the dose of fluoxetine to 20mg. I had been feeling great for the last 7 days on 10 mg. Since last night I have had dizzy spells shortness of breath, tight chest, and thick feeling when swallowing. What should I do?

Is flux 40 mg and fludac 40 mg is same? I am using flux 40 mg fr last 5 years but it is not available in bangalore. Only fludac 40 mg is available. So can I use fludac 40 mg?

I want to weight loss please help some easy tips.. I want to loss only 20 kg .only belly data i need to reduce.

I want to reduce my weight 20 kg early what can i do? I want to become a police officer. So please give advice for natural weight loss

I want to loss my weight in next 20 days so what should i do.......I want to loss my extra weight at belly,waist and thighs just tell me that I can do

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