Sarafem
Premature Ejaculation, Cataplexy, Bulimia Nervosa + 11 more
Treatment
6 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Sarafem
Treatment for
Premature Ejaculation
What is Sarafem
Fluoxetine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication approved by the FDA in 1987. It belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and is commonly prescribed to treat depression, as well as other mental disorders.
Prozac
is the brand name
Sarafem Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Prozac
Fluoxetine
1987
490
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Fluoxetine, also known as Prozac, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses such as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Bipolar 1 Disorder .
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Bipolar 1 Disorder
Used to treat Bipolar 1 Disorder in combination with Olanzapine
Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode
Used to treat Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode in combination with Olanzapine
Bipolar Disorder
Used to treat Bipolar 1 Disorder in combination with Olanzapine
Depression
Used to treat Depression in combination with Olanzapine
Unipolar Depression
Used to treat Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode in combination with Olanzapine
Effectiveness
How Sarafem Affects Patients
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant that works by keeping serotonin levels high in certain parts of the brain. It doesn't interact strongly with other brain receptors which is why it has fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants.
How Sarafem works in the body
Fluoxetine is a medicine used to treat depression. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical that helps to regulate mood. Fluoxetine specifically blocks the reuptake of serotonin, which makes more of it available to the brain. Fluoxetine also interacts with a certain kind of receptor, which helps to increase the levels of noradrenaline and dopamine in the brain as well. This helps to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.
When to interrupt dosage
The amount of Sarafem is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Myoclonus, Bipolar Disorder and Unipolar Depression. The dosage also relies on the method of delivery (e.g. Tablet, coated or Oral) featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Premature Ejaculation
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Cataplexy
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Bulimia Nervosa
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Anorexia Nervosa
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Panic Disorder
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Alcoholism
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Unipolar Depression
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
moderate to severe symptoms
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Depression
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Myoclonus
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Bipolar Disorder
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
maintenance therapy
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Depression
, 90.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, , Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Warnings
Sarafem has five counter-indications and should not be engaged with when encountering any of the conditions outlined in the following table.
Sarafem Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Sarafem.
Common Sarafem Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Fluoxetine.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Fluoxetine.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Fluoxetine.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Fluoxetine.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Fluoxetine.
Sarafem Toxicity & Overdose Risk
In most cases, symptoms related to overdosing on fluoxetine are mild and short-lived, including drowsiness, shaking, fast heart rate, nausea, and vomiting. It is recommended to provide supportive care in these cases. However, more severe symptoms have been reported in cases where fluoxetine was taken with other drugs or substances. These can include seizures, signs of serotonin syndrome, and muscle breakdown. In one case, a patient who took 1400mg of fluoxetine had a seizure 3 hours later. Another patient who took 1.2g of fluoxetine experienced seizures and other serious symptoms.
Sarafem Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Sarafem?
881 active studies are currently investigating the capacity of Sarafem to alleviate Disease, Anorexia Nervosa and serve as maintenance therapy.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Depression
213 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Unipolar Depression
48 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Bulimia Nervosa
0 Actively Recruiting
Alcoholism
7 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Anorexia Nervosa
0 Actively Recruiting
moderate to severe symptoms
0 Actively Recruiting
Depression
305 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3
Panic Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
66 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
maintenance therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Myoclonus
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Cataplexy
0 Actively Recruiting
Premature Ejaculation
0 Actively Recruiting
Sarafem Reviews: What are patients saying about Sarafem?
5
Patient Review
2/23/2010
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
5
Patient Review
4/25/2012
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
5
Patient Review
4/11/2017
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
5
Patient Review
1/2/2010
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
5
Patient Review
10/31/2013
Sarafem for Bipolar Depression
5
Patient Review
1/6/2010
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
5
Patient Review
12/26/2009
Sarafem for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
5
Patient Review
11/9/2009
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
5
Patient Review
12/10/2009
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
4.7
Patient Review
6/10/2010
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
4
Patient Review
7/25/2019
Sarafem for Anxiousness associated with Depression
3.7
Patient Review
5/17/2010
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
3.7
Patient Review
7/22/2011
Sarafem for Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
3.3
Patient Review
1/25/2010
Sarafem for Bipolar Depression
2
Patient Review
3/26/2012
Sarafem for Anorexia Nervosa
Patient Q&A Section about sarafem
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the generic for Sarafem?
"Fluoxetine is used to treat= Fluoxetine is effective for treating depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, a certain eating disorder (bulimia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)."
Answered by AI
Is Sarafem discontinued?
"If you are looking for Sarafem, you should know that the prices and coupons for the 1 dose pack (20mg) of Sarafem 28 tablets is no longer available because the manufacturer has discontinued this form and dosage."
Answered by AI
Is Sarafem same as Prozac?
"For patients with PMDD, Prozac is available under the brand name Sarafem, which is simply Prozac in pill form. For those who cannot take pills, Prozac is also available in liquid form. Most people will need to take the medication for 3-4 weeks to experience optimal results."
Answered by AI
Is Sarafem used for PMDD?
"The FDA has approved Sarafem for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. Sarafem is the equivalent of Prozac, which is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bulimia."
Answered by AI