Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine capsules in 10mg, 20mg and 60mg, an SSRI antidepressant used for depression, OCD and bulimia, with the 20mg brand Fludac also available.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10mg | 30 capsules | $36.60 | $1.22 |
| 10mg | 60 capsules | $42.00 | $0.70 |
| 10mg | 90 capsules | $48.60 | $0.54 |
| 10mg | 120 capsules | $56.40 | $0.47 |
| 10mg | 180 capsules | $70.20 | $0.39 |
| 20mg | 30 capsules | $39.00 | $1.30 |
| 20mg | 60 capsules | $45.00 | $0.75 |
| 20mg | 90 capsules | $50.40 | $0.56 |
| 20mg | 120 capsules | $57.60 | $0.48 |
| 20mg | 180 capsules | $75.60 | $0.42 |
| 60mg | 30 capsules | $45.00 | $1.50 |
| 60mg | 60 capsules | $54.60 | $0.91 |
| 60mg | 120 capsules | $81.60 | $0.68 |
| 60mg | 180 capsules | $108.00 | $0.60 |
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Fluoxetine
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Capsule, Tablet
- Strengths
- 10/20/60mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Depression · OCD · Bulimia
- Therapeutic Class
- SSRI
- Pharmacological Class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
- Minor Side Effects
- Nausea, Insomnia
- Moderate Side Effects
- Anxiety, Weight changes
- Dosage Forms
- Capsule, Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Various
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Keep in a cool, dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- MAOIs, Tramadol, St. John's Wort
- Age Restrictions
- Consult doctor for youth
What you will receive
Fluoxetine is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Fluoxetine.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
Which Fluoxetine strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Fluoxetine comes as 10mg, 20mg and 60mg capsules. Packs are 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 for 10mg and 20mg, and 30, 60, 120 or 180 for 60mg. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How can I pay for Fluoxetine and what if my order is large?
You can pay by Visa, Mastercard or American Express on a secure, encrypted payment page, or with Bitcoin or Ethereum. Very large orders over 120 units may be split into several parcels. Support answers 24/7 in English and Cantonese by live chat.
What is another name for fluoxetine?
Brand names for fluoxetine include Flunil, Prodep, Prozac and Oxactin. Fluoxetine capsules are a pure generic fluoxetine product and are not any of those brands. Here, fluoxetine can also be bought online as Fludac.
How long does fluoxetine take to work?
The first changes often appear in the first couple of weeks, but the full effect usually takes four to five weeks or longer. Sleep and appetite may shift before mood does. Because it builds up slowly, a short course does not show what fluoxetine can do.
Can I drink alcohol with fluoxetine?
There is no outright ban, but alcohol adds to the drowsiness and dizziness fluoxetine can cause, and heavy drinking works against the steady sleep that helps mood. Keeping to small amounts, especially in the first few weeks, makes it easier to tell a hangover from a side effect.
What is the difference between Fluoxetine and Fludac?
Both contain the same active ingredient, fluoxetine, under different names. Fludac comes as 20mg capsules only, while this Fluoxetine listing also carries 10mg and 60mg. If your daily dose is 20mg, either suits; other strengths need this listing.
How long does fluoxetine stay in your system?
Fluoxetine clears slowly. Its half-life is about four to six days, and the compound it breaks down into lasts longer still, so traces can remain for several weeks after the last capsule. That slow exit is why a switch to another antidepressant is spaced out rather than made straight away.
Does fluoxetine cause weight gain?
Weight can move either way. Nausea and a smaller appetite in the first weeks often mean a little weight loss, while for some people the numbers creep up over months of treatment. It is a side effect to keep an eye on rather than a certainty.
About Fluoxetine
What Fluoxetine capsules are used for
Depression brings most people to fluoxetine, but its uses are wider. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which holds back the reabsorption of serotonin, a messenger linked to mood, so more of it stays between nerve cells. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), where unwanted thoughts keep returning and are answered with rituals, is another use, and so is bulimia, with its cycle of bingeing and purging. It also treats panic attacks and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe form of premenstrual mood change. None of this starts with the first capsule; the effect builds over weeks.
Taking fluoxetine day to day
Morning is the usual time for fluoxetine. It can leave you wired where other antidepressants make you sleepy, so an evening capsule sometimes costs a night's sleep. One capsule goes down with water, with or without breakfast. Nobody starts at the top: the first weeks use a small amount, and if three or four weeks pass with too little change, it goes up. The 10mg, 20mg and 60mg capsules in this listing cover those steps.
Side effects
Headache, nausea, diarrhoea or constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, sweating, weight change, disturbed sleep and lower sex drive are the common ones, and they usually ease after a week or two. Rarer but serious: serotonin syndrome — fever, sweating, shaking, twitching muscles, confusion or agitation — which needs urgent treatment; an allergic reaction that swells the throat or tongue, brings an itchy rash or makes breathing difficult; and unexplained bruising or blood in the stool, which points to bleeding. Serotonin syndrome becomes more likely when fluoxetine is mixed with another serotonin-raising medicine, such as an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) antidepressant, tramadol, a triptan or St John's wort. In people under 24, thoughts of self-harm can appear or worsen in the first weeks and after a dose change.
Strengths, and how Fludac compares
This listing is Fluoxetine in 10mg, 20mg and 60mg capsules. Fludac is a second brand of the same medicine, sold as 20mg capsules only, so if 20mg once a day is your dose the difference is the brand on the box; 10mg and 60mg come from this listing. The fluoxetine ingredient page covers the whole range.
Stopping and storage
A short course is unusual: most run for several months or longer. At the end the dose is lowered gradually over weeks or months, because stopping suddenly can bring dizziness, tingling in the hands or feet, irritability, sweating and poor sleep. Capsules keep best in their original pack on a cool, dark shelf.
Sources
- Fluoxetine: an antidepressant medicine - NHS — National Health Service
- Fluoxetine: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine