subject: Dosage for Fluoxetine [print this page] Author: Adam Church Author: Adam Church
The suggested initial dose of fluoxetine for the treatment of depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder is 20 mg once a day. A fluoxetine drug of 60 mg strength is consumed once in a day when used in the treatment of bulimia.For those with panic disorder, the suggested starting dose is 10 mg once a day.Fluoxetine dosing guidelines for children and teenagers will vary from patient to patient, depending on the child's age, weight, and medical conditions
Following are some of the factors that are considered before suggesting the dose strength in Adults :
Your age,
The medical condition for which you have come for consultation
Any other medical conditions that you are suffering from,
Other medications that you are currently under.
One would be asked to reduce the dose strength incase of a side effect or the dose would be increased if the condition dose not improve.For condition such as Bulima and Obsessive-compulsive disorder the dose can be increased to a maximum of 80mg strenght.When the prescribed dose strength is more than 20 mg one should consume it either once a day or divide it into two doses and take it twice
As is always the case, do not adjust your fluoxetine dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Bulima can also be treated using the fluoxetine medication but in this particular medical condition the starting dose strength is 60 mg. The dose is reduced even more when a patient is old or is suffering form liver problems.
Patients suffering from panic attack are prescribed with the Fluoxetine drug of 10 mg strength for the initial phase of the treatment.The dose strength is slowly increased and it reaches the 20 mg mark after the initial days of the treatment is over.About the Author:
