Fluoxetine (Generic) Oral Solution for Dogs & Cats - 20mg/5mL, 4-oz bottle - [Behavioral Support]

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is prescribed to treat a variety of behavioral problems caused by separation anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It works by increasing the effectiveness of serotonin in the brain, which aids in the management of anxiety and depression. The FDA has approved this drug for use in dogs to treat canine separation anxiety. It may take several weeks before you and your veterinarian can decide if this medicine is working as desired.

Key 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.

Indications

Fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of:

• Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.
• Acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
• Acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe Bulimia Nervosa.
• Acute treatment of Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia.

Fluoxetine monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder or the treatment of treatment resistant depression.

• 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.

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.

Precautions

Fluoxetine should be used with caution in animals with diabetes mellitus because it may alter blood glucose levels. Doses may need to be reduced in animals with severe hepatic impairment.

Storage:

Store this medication at room temperature away from heat and moisture.