Fluoxetine (Generic) Capsules Rx
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Fluoxetine (Generic) Capsules Rx
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Usually ships the same weekday before 3pm CT with veterinary approval.
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Requires veterinary authorization.
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Your pet's veterinarian will provide directions for use.
What are Fluoxetine Capsules for Dogs and Cats?
- Fluoxetine is a prescription behavior modifying medication used in dogs and cats to treat several behavioral disorders including aggression in dogs and anxiety.
- Fluoxetine is the generic drug name for Prozac.
Why do cats and dogs use Fluoxetine?
- Fluoxetine may be prescribed to treat a variety of behavior disorders, such as agression, obsessive-compulsive behavior, or anxiety.
- Fluoxetine may also help against inappropriate elimination in cats.
What else should I know about Fluoxetine?
- Fluoxetine is most effective when used in conjunction with behavior programs.
- It may be several weeks before it can be determined if Fluoxetine is effective.
- Splitting or opening capsules is not recommended.
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What problems could my dog or cat have with Fluoxetine?
- Common side effects include sleepiness and reduced appetite.
- Rare, but serious, side effects include seizures and aggression. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice these signs.
- Overdoses can be serious. Keep Fluoxetine out of the reach of children and other animals.
- Do not use flea collars while you are giving Fluoxetinewithout consulting with your veterinarian.
- This medication should not be used in dogs with a history of epilepsy or seizures.
- Fluoxetine should be used with caution in pets that have diabetes as it may alter the blood sugar levels.
How do you use Fluoxetine?
- Fluoxetine may be given with or without food. Follow your veterinarian's directions.
- Do not stop giving Fluoxetine without consulting with your pet's veterinarian as serious side effects may result.
What is in Fluoxetine?
- Fluoxetine is a behavior modifying drug.
- It is a selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that works to increase the levels of seratonin in the brain.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- Fluoxetine is sold as an FDA approved generic drug. Brand may vary from order to order and variation to variation. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.
Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Fluoxetine?
- Dogs and cats may use Fluoxetine for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Review Summary
32 total reviews
Rated 4.94 out of 5 stars
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Reviews
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VetRx folk very helpful
From Seattle, WA, USAComments about Fluoxetine (Generic) CapsulesThe people at VetRxDirect were helpful and patient when my vet was late returning a prescription. Then I got the medication in very fast time. My dog needs these meds so this was important to me. -
Make Sure You Follow Up!
From Portland, OR, USAComments about Fluoxetine (Generic) CapsulesI have zero complaints about the product or the pricing. I also have no complaints about registering with the web site. They were all easy and the web site is intuitive. Once you create an order, you must follow up. For example, on any given day a Vet may receive dozens or more faxes for meds. You need to make sure that if you are ordering for your pet, as we were, that you have at LEAST a week for the meds to get there. Make sure that VetRx has the right fax/phone number for your Vet. They did not have the right fax number even though I gave them the correct number when I registered, and I double checked. If you make sure that you follow up and have at least a week, you will be fine.
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Q & A
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Can the powder from the capsules be safely administered by emptying it into food, or should the pill be given fully intact??
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The capsules may be safely split open and the powder contents emptied and mixed into food. It is important to monitor your pet and ensure they eat all of the food so that they receive the entire dose of the medication. While this could be an alternative to administering the medication to your pet, Fluoxetine powder can have a bitter taste, and may not be fully masked by food. Please consult with your veterinarian before using this technique as they may be able to offer tips or an alternative dosage form.
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What size are the 10mg capsules? Are they a #3??
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What should dosage be per pound of dog??
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Generally the usual dose for a dog is 1-2 mg/kg by mouth once daily; however, dosing of fluoxetine should be determined by your dog's veterinarian and should be used in conjunction with a comprehensive behavior modification protocol.
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What is the difference between the Fluoxetine Capsule and Tablet, because the tablets seem to be way more expensive. Thanks.?
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The fluoxetine capsule and tablet dosage forms both contain the same active ingredient, fluoxetine hydrochloride. Pricing on the dosage forms can vary for a variety of reasons such as: manufacturing process, market exclusivity of dosage form, dosage form ingredient cost, etc.) If your pet is needing the commercially-available dose it would be cost effective to get the capsule dosage form. If your pet is needing a partial dose of the commercially-available medicine, such as half the dose, the tablet dosage form would be preferred due to the ability of splitting the dosage form.
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