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Medications
LOVAN
Lovan (fluoxetine) belongs to the group of antidepressants known as SSRIs
(Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors) and is from the same drug (fluoxetine) as Prozac.
Side-effects
The side-effects of Lovan include drowsiness, stomach upset, diarrhoea, dry mouth, dizziness, trouble
sleeping and unusual dreams, sweating and changes in vision, although most of these should diminish over time.
There is also the possibility of ulcer-like symptoms in some sensitive individuals.
A lowered sex drive is also a common side effect of this, as with most antidepressants.
If you experience any unusual symptoms or are concerned about side effects in anyway, it is important that you
discuss this with your doctor or consult a pharmacist for advice. Usually these will not be anything to worry
about, but best to be sure.
Dosage
The usual adult dose of Lovan is between 20mg and 60mg per day.
This is a guide only - check with your doctor.
Warnings
Lovan can interact with the MAOIs and so you should not start
taking Lovan until two weeks after you have been taking any of the
MAOIs.
Nor should you start taking an MAOI until 5 weeks after you have stopped taking Lovan. As always, check
with your doctor before changing any medications.
Lovan is not recommended for use by children.
It is important that you let your doctor know about any other medication you
are taking, or condition you may have, so that they can consider this when prescribing antidepressants for you.
Research
Changes in adverse events
reported by patients during 6 months of fluoxetine therapy
The factual information on this page was compiled from:
BLTC Research
(http://www.bltc.com/), The P-I-E-N-O Parkinson's List Drug Database
(http://www.parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com),
MyDR
(http://www.mydr.com.au) and Health-Center.Com (http://www.health-center.com).
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