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Fluoxetine is your mental wellness companion—a trusted SSRI antidepressant that helps lift the weight of depression, ease obsessive thoughts, and calm anxiety by restoring balance to your brain's natural chemistry. Think of it as giving your mind the breathing room it needs to heal.
- ✅ 10mg, 20mg & 40mg capsules available
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential medicine
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Fluoxetine: Your Mental Wellness Ally
Fluoxetine is a trusted selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication that has been helping Filipinos manage depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and bulimia nervosa for decades. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition (available as 20mg dispersible tablet/capsule), you can be confident this is a government-approved, evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions.
What Does Fluoxetine Treat?
Think of Fluoxetine as a skilled conductor helping your brain's chemical orchestra play in harmony. It's FDA-approved and clinically proven to treat:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)—persistent sadness, loss of interest, and hopelessness
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)—unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors that disrupt daily life
- Panic Disorder—sudden overwhelming fear with physical symptoms like racing heart
- Bulimia Nervosa—binge eating followed by purging behaviors
- Bipolar Depression—when combined with olanzapine for treatment-resistant cases
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)—severe mood changes before menstruation
How Fluoxetine Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine your brain cells are sending messages using a chemical called serotonin—the "feel-good" messenger. In depression and anxiety, serotonin gets reabsorbed too quickly, leaving messages incomplete. Fluoxetine works by blocking this reabsorption (reuptake), allowing serotonin to stay between nerve cells longer and send complete, clear signals. Think of it as removing roadblocks so your brain's happy signals can flow freely. Unlike older antidepressants, Fluoxetine is selective—it mainly targets serotonin, making it gentler with fewer side effects.
Fluoxetine Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strengths | 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg capsules; 20mg dispersible tablets; 20mg/5mL oral solution; 90mg weekly delayed-release (PNF standard: 20mg) |
| Standard Dosage | Depression: 20mg daily (max 80mg); OCD: 20-60mg daily; Panic disorder: Start 10mg, increase to 20mg after 1 week; Bulimia: 60mg daily |
| Best Time to Take | Once daily, morning or evening. If it causes insomnia, take in the morning. Can take with or without food. |
| When You'll Feel Better | Some improvement in 1-2 weeks, full benefits in 4-6 weeks. For OCD, may take 8-12 weeks at therapeutic doses |
| Key Benefits | Long half-life (stays in system longer, reducing withdrawal risk), activating effect (helps with low energy), well-studied in children and adults |
Why Choose Fluoxetine from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (TRAIN & CREATE Acts), Fluoxetine is 100% VAT-exempt. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Fluoxetine complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (20mg dispersible tablet/capsule), ensuring you receive essential medicine that meets DOH requirements for mental health treatment.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store psychiatric medicines properly to maintain potency.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed psychiatrist or physician—no hidden fees. Mental health support starts here.
- ✅ Fast & Discreet Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability. Your privacy matters—discreet packaging guaranteed.
- ✅ Confidential Support: We understand mental health is personal. Our pharmacists and doctors provide judgment-free, compassionate care.
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠️
Most patients tolerate Fluoxetine well, especially compared to older antidepressants, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Nausea, headache, insomnia or drowsiness, dry mouth, diarrhea, nervousness, decreased appetite—usually temporary as your body adjusts (first 1-2 weeks)
- Sexual Side Effects: Decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, or difficulty reaching orgasm—discuss with our doctor if bothersome
- Watch For (Contact Doctor Immediately): Worsening depression, suicidal thoughts (especially in young adults under 25), severe agitation, mania symptoms (unusually high energy, racing thoughts), severe rash, seizures
- Important: Never stop suddenly! This can cause discontinuation symptoms. Always taper under doctor supervision over several weeks
- Drug Interactions: Can interact with MAOIs (dangerous!), blood thinners, other antidepressants, and some pain medications. Always disclose all medications during your free consultation
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Discuss risks/benefits with our doctor. Generally considered relatively safe, but individual assessment needed
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Fluoxetine: Ang Iyong Kaibigan para sa Mental Wellness
Ang Fluoxetine ay isang selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) na gamot na matagal nang tumutulong sa mga Pilipino na malampasan ang depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, at bulimia nervosa. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine para sa mental health (20mg dispersible tablet/capsule).
Ano ang Mga Ginagamot ng Fluoxetine?
Ang Fluoxetine ay parang iskilled na konduktor na tumutulong sa chemical orchestra ng iyong brain na tumugtog nang harmoniya:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)—paulit-ulit na kalungkutan, pagkawala ng interes
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)—mga hindi gustong thought at repetitive behaviors
- Panic Disorder—biglaang matinding takot na may physical symptoms
- Bulimia Nervosa—binge eating na sinusundan ng pagpupurga
- Bipolar Depression—kapag pinagsama sa olanzapine
Paano Gumagana ang Fluoxetine?
Isipin na ang brain cells mo ay nagpapadala ng mensahe gamit ang chemical na tinatawag na serotonin—ang "feel-good" messenger. Sa depression at anxiety, masyadong mabilis na naire-reabsorb ang serotonin. Ang Fluoxetine ay humaharang sa reabsorption na ito, pinapahintulot ang serotonin na manatili nang mas matagal para makapagpadala ng kumpletong signals. Parang inaalis ang mga roadblock para sa mga happy signals ng iyong brain.
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa batas ng Pilipinas (TRAIN & CREATE Acts)
- ✅ PNF Quality: 20mg dispersible tablet/capsule ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor o psychiatrist—walang hidden fees
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa o magpadeliver ng mabilis at discreet
- ✅ Confidential Support: Naiintindihan namin na personal ang mental health. Walang judgment, may compassionate care kami.
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠️
- Karaniwan: Pagkahilo, pananakit ng ulo, insomnia o pagkaantok, dry mouth, diarrhea—karaniwang pansamantala lang (unang 1-2 linggo)
- Sexual Side Effects: Bawas libog, delayed ejaculation—kausapin ang doktor kung problema
- Seryoso (Tawagin Agad ang Doktor): Lumalalang depression, suicidal thoughts (lalo na sa mga below 25), matinding agitation, mania symptoms, severe rash, seizures
- Importanteng Paalala: HUWAG ITIGIL BIGLA! Maaaring magkaroon ng discontinuation symptoms. Laging mag-taper under doctor supervision
