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What is Fluoxetine?
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Fluoxetine requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
For:
Cats and Dogs
Benefits:
- Helps with obsessive compulsive behaviors such as tail chasing in dogs, or constant licking in dogs and cats, and other behavioral disorders which are otherwise common causes for veterinary visits
- Easy to administer
How it Works:
Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that can cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
Cautions:
Avoid giving other medicines that can make your pet sleepy (cold or allergy medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxants, seizure medicine, or other medications for depression or anxiety). Do not give Reconcile if your pet is using an MAO inhibitor such as Anipryl, selegiline, Preventic Collar, or Mitaban Dip. Side effects that may occur include rash, hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. If these or any other side effects occur, stop giving your pet Fluoxetine and contact your veterinarian.
Brand Name:
Prozac (Dista), Reconcile (Lilly)
Generic Name:
Fluoxetine (flew-ox-a-teen) HCl
What is fluoxetine:
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's). Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsession-compulsion. Fluoxetine is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment of canine aggression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Fluoxetine is available as 10mg tablets and 20mg capsules. The usual dose is dependant on the condition being treated and the animal's response to treatment. It may take up to 3 or 4 weeks before the medication becomes effective.
What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving fluoxetine:
Do not give fluoxetine if your pet is using and MAO inhibitor such as Anipryl, selegiline, Preventic Collar, or Mitaban Dip. Serious and sometimes fatal reactions can occur when these medications are taken with fluoxetine. You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you can give fluoxetine. You must wait 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine before you can give an MAOI. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is allergic to any medications of if your pet has liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or seizures. Fluoxetine should not be given to pregnant or lactating animals.
What is the most important information I should know about fluoxetine:
Do not give fluoxetine with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as Anipryl, selegiline, Preventic Collar or Mitaban Dip. Call your veterinarian at once if new or worsening symptoms such as mood or behavior changes, anxiety, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, hostile behavior, aggression, restlessness, hyperactivity. Notify your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant, if you are planning to breed your pet, or if your pet is lactating.
How should this medication be given:
Give fluoxetine exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Do not give larger amounts or give it for longer than recommended by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian may occasionally change the dose to achieve the best result. It may take 3 to 4 weeks or longer before fluoxetine takes effect. Do not stop using fluoxetine without first consulting with your veterinarian. Unpleasant side effects can occur if the medication is stopped suddenly. Store fluoxetine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and other pets.
What happens if I miss giving a dose:
Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed the missed dose and give the next one as directed. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
What should I avoid while giving fluoxetine to my pet:
Avoid giving other medicines that can make the pet sleepy such as; cold or allergy medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, seizure medicine, or other medications for depression or anxiety. Tell your veterinarian if you give your pet any of these medications regularly.
What are the possible side effects of fluoxetine:
If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving fluoxetine and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (skin rash or hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat). Call your veterinarian at once if your pet has any new or worsening symptoms such as mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, hostility, aggression, restlessness, hyperactivity, or increased depression. Call your veterinarian at once if your pet has any serious side effects such as; seizures (convulsions); tremors, shivering, muscle stiffness or twitching; a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; problems with balance or coordination; or agitation, confusion, sweating, fast heartbeat. Less serious side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea, changes in appetite, weight changes, dry mouth. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.
What other drugs will affect fluoxetine:
Talk to your veterinarian before giving your pet any medicine for pain, arthritis, fever, or swelling. This includes carprofen, piroxicam, etodolac, and others. Giving any of these medications with fluoxetine may cause the pet to bruise or bleed easily. Before giving fluoxetine, tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given digoxin, diazepam (Valium), phenytoin (Dilantin), warfarin (Coumadin), amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil). Drugs other than those listed may also interact with fluoxetine. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or over the counter medicines including herbal supplement.
Where can I get more information:
Your pharmacist has additional information about fluoxetine written for health professionals that you may read.
Call your veterinarian for medical advice about any side effects to your pet. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Directions:
- Fluoxetine is an antidepressant drug in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI).
- Fluoxetine is available by prescription and is used to treat separation anxiety and obsessive compulsive behaviors in dogs and inappropriate elimination in cats.
Tip:
Do not give larger amounts or give for longer than recommended by your veterinarian. It may take 3 to 4 weeks or longer before Fluoxetine takes effect. Do not stop Fluoxetine without first consulting with your veterinarian.
Dosage:
Dogs/Cats:
Weight
Dosage
All weights
Dosage is dependent on the condition being treated, the animal's response to treatment, and the development of any adverse effects. Give exactly as directed by your veterinarian
Horses:
Do not use!
Storage:
Store this medication at room temperature away from heat and moisture.
Fludrocortisone Acetate Tablet:
Active Ingredient
Amount
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
10 mg
Fludrocortisone Acetate Capsule:
Active Ingredient
Amount
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
20 mg
Fluoxetine is rated
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Rated 4 out of
5 by
Charlie's Mom from
Helpful for managing anxiety
We adopted out shepherd/cattle dog mix, Charlie, not knowing he had severe separation anxiety. He would literally bark non stop, drool excessively, pace, yelp, etc. when left alone. He was too anxious for behavior modification alone to be effective, so our vet recommended combining training with fluoxetine.
Charlie takes 10 mg/day (He weighs 45 pounds). It took awhile for us to see a noticeable difference- maybe two and half months? but Charlie now spends most days snoozing on the bed until we get home.
I want to note that this is not a cure all drug- Charlie does still have some up and down phases where he has some mild anxiety when left alone, but this usually mellows out after a week or so. Overall, it's made him a much happier, more relaxed dog and he doesn't drive our neighbors crazy. There have been no side effects- no changes in appetite, energy levels, personality, etc.
Date published: 2015-08-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kathleen from
Life Saver!
I waited 10 long years for my dog to "settle down," and she never did. What finally changed and made me consider medication was that I was getting too old to get by on six hours of sleep a night, and my knees were actually being injured by her jerking me around while we went for walks. It was as if she forgot she was attached to me, and when something got her attention (a dog a block away, a bird landing 20 feet away, etc.) she would attempt to take off running at it, twisting my leg into a pretzel in the process. I was so embarrassed to ask my vet for medication, but after observing Minnie's behavior, she said that unless I could afford a trainer on Cesar Milan's level, I should start giving her Prozac. I felt so relieved, and it has been a lifesaver. Minnie sleeps all night now, and her behavior in general has just settled down a few notches. She's still happy, lively, and friendly, but pays more attention to me and enjoys just lying on the couch with me and relaxing. No more endless barking, waking me up at 4:00 am for no apparent reason, or going nuts every time she spots another dog. I'm giving her 40 mg per day by capsule, and it seems to be the right dose to keep her a bit calmer and me more rested and sane.
Date published: 2015-07-28
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Beau's Mom from
no more obsession
Beau my Standard Poodle, had on open wound on his tail. Did not know how he got it , but it was there. Healed it with antibiotic ointment over a 2 week period. After it was healed, he kept licking it. The area that was quarter size had grown to over 1.5 inches! He was tearing the bandages off to get to it! Cones, muzzles, nothing stopped him. The injury was gone, but now a new problem had arose. Tried bitter apple spray even..nothing worked!! After 4 weeks.....Vet visit and he was place on fluoxetine 20 mg daily. 3 weeks later, no cone, no muzzle, and he doesn't even look at his tail! Hair is growing back nicely too! Will be weaning him off after 1 more month.....Vet said that if he had not left it alone, he might have had it amputated.
Date published: 2015-03-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
blarney from
great
Maddie is now 10 years old and I have had her for 2 years. She is a rescue that came to me with "severe separation anxiety". She is still as hyper as ever but will allow me now to do errands for no more than 2 hours a day. When we got her she tore up the rugs in the hallway. Now we leave the hall door open to the laundry room. She is on her cushion in the hallway waiting for me, She knows I will not leave her and she accepts that I have errands to do.
Date published: 2015-02-06
Rated 4 out of
5 by
anesbitt71 from
Helped with OCD
Bilbo is a 7 yo doxie with epilepsy. He had severe ocd behaviours. Urinating inside, barking non stop, biting and nipping almost without control, licking his brother for hours, and pacing. We tried lots of things, but nothing helped. He is not on meds for epilepsy, but just seems wired wrong. Fluox has helped him control most of these behaviours. Those that are not completely controlled are lessened a lot. He is now able to be groomed and petted, rest without jumping up at every little noise, and sleep through the night. No he is not cured, but it has helped.
Date published: 2015-01-27
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sam's Mom from
had to up the dose
This is an update to my Nov. 2014 post. We had Sam on 5 mg. of Fluoxetine a day, once in the morning. After he'd been on it for about 10 weeks, I noticed that he was having peeing-outside-of-the-box problems yet again. Really? Did some internet research and found that others had to up the dose, so (without the vet's permission) upped it to 7.5 mg per day. Called the vet and explained to him that it was either up the dose or kitty was headed back to the shelter as I just could not go through this again. The vet cautioned me about the downside, but agreed to let me try it. Said that the higher dose was more than what was recommended. That was 6 weeks ago and so far, so good. Of course, we'll have to do the bloodwork to make sure this is not harming him, but I don't see any other way to keep him part of our family. He's been declawed (before we got him) so he cannot safely be an outside kitty. I've also banned him from the second floor of our house (he loved peeing next to the bathtub up there) and put a litter box in front of our front door which was another favorite spot. I sure hope this works. He does not seem any more or less "mellow" with the higher dose, which was a concern of mine.
Date published: 2015-01-27
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Works Wonders from
This product works!
I have a spayed female DSH who within the last year started having urinary issues. Hundreds and thousands of dollars later at the vet, they said she had anxiety and was diagnosed with Feline Idiopathic Cystitis. Prior to Fluoxetine, I tried larger littler boxes, homeopathic remedies to put in their water, litter attractants, cleaning her back end to make sure there was nothing irritating her, feliway collars etc. you name it, I was trying it. Nothing worked like fluoxetine. She stopped peeing outside of the litter box and has been so much more comfortable. The only down fall is that if she does not have it, she will start peeing outside of the box again without a doubt. We also found out that when we went out of town she was more anxious so we need to now up her dose when we are on vacation. However, the product works.
Date published: 2015-01-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sam's mom from
worked for spraying
We tried our 5-year old rescue cat, Sam, (who had been surrendered because of spraying) first on amitriptyline to no avail. Of course, we had him checked by the vet for urine crystals, etc. before she prescribed this. The ami barely worked, so the vet prescribed Prozac. It was like a switch had been turned off the same day...our dear Sam has not sprayed, not even once for the two months he's been on this medication. It has been a lifesaver for us.
Date published: 2014-11-20
Does the fluoxetine come in 40mg doses
My vet has prescribed 40 mg for my dog
We do not carry this medication in the indicated strength
Date published: 2015-08-28
Can a Seresto collar be worn if my dog takes this medication?
The Preventic collar is mentioned in Cautions section but can't find anything about use of Seresto collar.
Yes. There's an ingredient in the Preventic Collar that is not present in this collar that can interact with Fluoxetine.
Date published: 2015-06-25
What dosage of Fluoxetine for 8lb dog
According to Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook the recommended dose can range from 0.5mg to 1.5mg per kilogram of body weight. For an 8 pound dog the range is 1.5mg to 5.4mg of medication. Please consult with a veterinarian for the proper dosing instructions.
Date published: 2015-05-05
i need fluoxetine 10 mg - can I cut the pill in half?
The fluoxetine we currently have in stock is a 20mg capsule. We do not recommend splitting capsules unless otherwise directed by your veterinarian.
Date published: 2015-01-14
Where is this drug made?
I want to make sure of the quality of this drug formulation. What can you tell me about this.
The fluoxetine 10 mg tablets that we currently have in stock are made in Israel and the fluoxetine 20 mg capsules are made in India. They have been approved for sale in the United States.
Date published: 2014-09-11
Do I have to have a precription from my vet to order Fluoxetine?
Yes!! This is generic Prozac, and must have a vet's script. Also, a vet should determine the dosage.
Date published: 2014-02-03
I had my cat on 5 mg. of fluoxetine for 4 days....
I didn't like the way he was reacting and I have stopped giving it......how long will this take to get out of his system so I can resume his valium. It changed his personality completely....including the loving, sweet part. I gave it to him for spraying and because we will be moving and I have to integrate two outside cats into inside cats .Tried to get a jump on any problems.
Please contact your veterinarian to and let them know you plan to resume your pets valium to determine the most appropriate time to restart him. They may want to reexamine your pet first.
Date published: 2013-09-13
What is the best way to wean your dog off of this medication? Currently my dog has been on it for about 5 months at 20mg once a day.
You will need to consult with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate dosing schedule in order to wean your dog off this medication, it is importat that you do not stop abruptly.
Date published: 2014-06-13
