How to take Fluoxetine correctly for weight loss: real reviews

Do you live in constant stress and eat it with flour and sweets? Fluoxetine will relieve you of cravings for harmful foods! Find out how to take Fluoxetine and lose up to 20 kg in one course!

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Author: Kristina Lobanovskaya, doctor, practicing nutritionist Article updated: 11/10/2020

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There are many reasons for being overweight. And some of the most common are the fast pace of life, chronic lack of sleep and stress. Constant nervous breakdowns and overstrain lead to uncontrolled absorption of food, gaining extra pounds, feelings of guilt and depression. Attempts to pull yourself together and normalize weight, as a rule, end sadly, a breakdown occurs and all problems “eat up” with renewed vigor. It is especially difficult to lose weight on your own for people diagnosed with bulimia, an eating disorder characterized by a voracious appetite and eating food in huge quantities. The reason for another attack can be any, even minor, experience. Fluoxetine can break this vicious circle. This drug primarily normalizes the state of the nervous system, suppresses appetite, and, as a result, a person successfully loses weight.

Beneficial features

So, why is Fluoxetine used for weight loss? This drug affects the hormonal system: it stimulates the production of serotonin, the “joy” hormone. It is the deficiency of serotonin that leads to various disorders of the nervous system, ranging from bad mood, lack of normal sleep, depression and ending with bulimia. While taking Fluoxetine for weight loss, a strong feeling of hunger disappears, a person stops “eating” any troubles. A decrease in appetite leads to a decrease in the amount of food consumed, while the person losing weight does not experience any discomfort. New kilograms are not gained, but previously accumulated ones, on the contrary, smoothly go away. A person's mood improves, motor activity and endurance increase. That is why a course of Fluoxetine is an excellent time to start exercising in parallel with losing weight.

Composition and release form

The main active ingredient of the drug is fluoxetine hydrochloride; it also contains silicon, titanium dioxide, gelatin, corn starch and other excipients. A pack of Fluoxetine contains one or more blisters of 10 capsules each. You can often find erroneous information that Fluoxetine is available in tablets. In fact, the most common form of release is capsules. But, for example, GNCLS (Ukraine, Kharkov) produces Flucosetine tablets, they are covered with a yellow film coating.

pharmachologic effect

Fluoxetine belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group “Antidepressants”; it eliminates depression and relieves feelings of depression. How does Fluoxetine work when ingested?

• The concentration of serotonin in brain cells increases.
• The stimulating effect of the “joy” hormone on the nervous system is prolonged.
• Brutal appetite is suppressed due to the active effect on the saturation centers in the brain.

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Side effects

As with any drug, side effects may occur when taking Fluoxetine. Please note the following conditions in which it is necessary to either adjust the dose of Fluoxetine or stop the course altogether:

• dizziness, nausea, sleep disturbances;
• severe headaches;
• increased fatigue, constant feeling of tiredness;
• decreased visual acuity;
• trembling of limbs;
• changes in the mammary glands (swelling or pain);
• dry mouth;
• decreased blood pressure;
• heavy sweating;
• dyspepsia, diarrhea;
• rash on the skin;
• bone pain;
• disturbance of taste sensations;
• decreased libido;
• pain and noise in the ears;
• frequent urination;
• hallucinations, nervousness.

To avoid negative effects on the body, it is important to carefully monitor the reaction to the drug from the first day of use. If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek additional advice from a doctor.

How to properly stop the drug

After achieving the desired result, you should not suddenly stop taking the medicine. If you immediately stop taking the pills, withdrawal symptoms occur.

It manifests itself in dizziness, nausea, decreased performance, severe lethargy, loss of coordination, irritability, hand tremors, blurred vision, and frequent numbness of the limbs.

To avoid withdrawal symptoms, you must gradually reduce the dosage of the drug. Every two days the daily dose should be reduced by 20 mg. So gradually you need to reach the complete cessation of taking the medication.

Instructions for use and dosage

The recommended starting dose for weight loss is 20 mg per day. Fluoxetine should be taken in the first half of the day. In the absence of adverse reactions, the dosage is gradually increased to 60 mg with a frequency of 2-3 times a day. Each capsule is taken with a main meal. The maximum permissible dose of Fluoxetine is 80 mg, but for people of mature age (over 50 years old) the daily dose should be no more than 60 mg.

For mild depressive conditions, the dosage is one capsule, and the course lasts for 3-4 weeks.

On the recommendation of a doctor, a dose that differs from the standard may be prescribed. The effect of Fluoxetine begins 4-8 hours after the start of administration, the time for complete elimination of the drug from the body is 5-7 days.

Fluoxetine should be used with extreme caution by people who drive vehicles.

Admission results

What effect can be achieved from taking Fluoxetine as a weight loss drug? In just 2 weeks you can get rid of at least 3 kilograms of excess weight. The result depends on your initial parameters, as well as your lifestyle. If you eat right and maintain your physical activity during the course of this drug, you will be able to lose weight even faster. But even without this, you will certainly get rid of excess weight.

Before and after

Reviews from those who have lost weight note that Fluoxetine is especially effective for weight loss with long-term use. The drug reaches its peak effectiveness at 5-7 weeks of the course. At the same time, throughout the entire period of use, those losing weight actually significantly reduce their appetite and cravings for junk food.

Additional recommendations

We should not forget that during the course of Fluoxetine you should not drink alcohol or substances that have a narcotic effect! There is also a certain list of products that are also not recommended to be combined with taking an antidepressant, as this can provoke a hypertensive crisis, as well as serotonin syndrome (mental disorders, neuromuscular disorders, autonomic changes).

Foods that are best avoided when losing weight:

• aged cheeses;
• smoked meats and sausages;
• marinated, smoked and dried fish;
• protein supplements;
• sauerkraut and legumes;
• yeast extracts (baker's yeast is safe).

It is necessary to adjust the diet, the approximate ratio of proteins and carbohydrates should be 60% to 40%. It is recommended to include fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meat, fish and dairy products in the menu.

Reviews about the product

Reviews of those who have lost weight using Fluoxetine should not be taken unambiguously. In all cases, weight loss is associated with changes in diet and regular physical activity. The use of an antidepressant is aimed at correcting mood in people trying to lose weight.

Oleg, 47 years old: “A crazy work schedule without the opportunity to eat normally led me to the fact that the doctor diagnosed me as having first-degree obesity. As a result, I needed to lose about 20 kg. Otherwise, the heart problems I have could result in a heart attack. Diets and going to the gym were hard for me. I constantly felt weak, disappointed in these methods and did not notice the weight loss on the scale. After consulting with a psychiatrist about my mood changes, I learned that I had developed depression. The appointment of "Fluoxetine" allowed us to correct the problem and, as a result, continue to exercise and eat properly."

Alena, 33 years old: “Friends have always recommended Fluoxetine to me to lose excess weight. However, I doubted the correctness of using an antidepressant for weight loss. As a result, I decided to consult a specialist. The psychiatrist noted that I do not need to use the drug - I have no signs of depression. He referred me to a nutritionist who helped me choose a diet and exercise routine. It helped me lose 7 kg."

Price

Fluoxetine and its analogues can be purchased at any pharmacy, but only if you have a prescription from a doctor. The cost of the drug is quite affordable. It doesn’t matter what manufacturer the capsules you want to purchase are from, since they have approximately the same cost with the same content of active substance. This is especially true for antidepressants produced by Russian pharmaceutical companies.

Fluoxetine cost:

• “Ozone” - from 70 rubles for 30 capsules (20 mg) and from 45 rubles for 20 pieces. (10 mg);
• “Production of medicines” – from 65 rubles for 20 capsules;
• “Biocom” from 50 rubles for 20 capsules (20 mg) and from 40 rubles for 20 pieces. (10 mg);
• “Alvil” from 50 rubles for 20 capsules (20 mg);
• "ALSI-Pharma" from 40 rubles for 20 capsules (20 mg);
• “Medisorb” from 110 rubles for 20 capsules (20 mg).

Pharmacies also offer synonyms for the drug.

Produced by the Austrian company “Fluoxetine Lannacher” costs from 125 rubles.

Apotex Inc./Vector-Medica (Canada/Russia) offers Apo-Fluoxetine for 140 rubles for a standard package.

“Fluoxetine-Canon” (Russia) costs from 100 rubles for 20 capsules (20 mg).

The cost of 14 capsules of Apo-Fluoxetine (Canada/Russia) is 110 rubles, and 28 - 185 rubles, respectively.

Choosing analogues of the drug

Fluoxetine is a popular and not the cheapest drug. If you need to save money, you can choose its analogues, which are offered in large quantities in pharmacies.

Affordable ones are Flamex and Flunate, they can be purchased at half the price. Another reason why people look for analogues is the side effects that Fluoxetine can cause.

1. Apo-Fluoxetine - the composition is the same as that of Fluoxetine, differs only in price and manufacturer (Canadian drug);
2. Bioxetine is a Polish antidepressant. It is in little demand among those losing weight, as it has a very high price. For this reason, it is difficult to find in Russian pharmacies;
3. Deprex is a drug produced in the Czech Republic, available in capsules. One of the indications for use is bulimia nervosa. It is also rarely seen in our pharmacies;
4. Deprenon - produced in Slovakia, can provoke significant weight loss, therefore it is contraindicated for weight loss of 4-5 kg;
5. The portal is an expensive analogue from Slovenia. It has a natural composition, it is for this quality that it is chosen more often than other analogues;
6. Prodep is a drug from India; there are both positive reviews about it and not very flattering ones. Many people advise choosing European manufacturers. Has a good tonic effect;
7. Prozac is one of the first drugs made on the basis of fluoxetine, more expensive than other analogues;
8. Flunate is another Indian analogue;
9. Fluval is not the most popular analogue of Fluoxetine, but it has its advantages and is used in conjunction with electroconvulsive therapy;
10. Framex is a Hungarian antidepressant. The effect occurs after 1–2 weeks of treatment, but must be taken with caution when combined with other medications.

Some of the above drugs have a natural composition and have a less aggressive effect on the body. The brands Fluoxetine-Canon and Fluoxetine-Lannacher are common in Russia.

They have a lot of positive reviews and only with them sometimes some people managed to achieve the desired result in losing weight.

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Contraindications

Fluoxetine should not be used during pregnancy and lactation. It is also not prescribed in the following cases:

• bladder atony;
• seizures, epilepsy;
• renal dysfunction;
• intracranial and intraocular pressure;
• liver diseases;
• prostate adenoma;
• Parkinson's disease;
• glaucoma;
• simultaneous use of MAO inhibitors (at least two weeks must pass from the end of the course of inhibitors);
• suicidal tendencies;
• individual intolerance to the drug.

Fluoxetine for weight loss should be taken with extreme caution by people suffering from diabetes. In this case, regular monitoring of sugar levels is necessary.

How to take fluoxetine for weight loss

The following rules for taking the drug Fluoxetine will help minimize the negative impact on the body for the purpose of losing weight:

1. Taking a daily dose of more than 80 mg is strictly prohibited.
2. The average dosage of the drug is from 20 to 60 mg.
3. Severe cases of bulimia, in agreement with the attending physician and under his supervision, require taking Fluoxetine 20 mg three times a day before main meals to lose weight.
4. The course should begin with a minimum dose of 10 mg, gradually increasing the volume of the active substance taken.
5. Similarly, it is necessary to slowly reduce the dosage after taking the course and achieving results.
6. The duration of one course is 5–8 weeks.
7. Fluoxetine cannot be combined with MAO inhibitors (there must be an interval between doses) and alcohol.

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