What is Fluoxetine Compounded?

Fluoxetine is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Compounding is beneficial in instances where a specific dosage is unavailable or in different forms to make it easier to dose your pet. Fluoxetine Compounded requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

Please Note:

Custom compounds add 2-3 business days to prepare and cannot be shipped to AK, AL, DC, DE, GU, HI, ID, KS, MS, MN, MT, NC, ND, OK, PR, SD, VI, VT, WV, or WY.

For:

Dogs & Cats

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.