Who Should Not Take Sarafem?
You should not take
Sarafem if you:
- Are allergic to Sarafem, fluoxetine hydrochloride, or any of the inactive components used to make Sarafem. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients used to make Sarafem.
- Have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. Also, you should not take an MAOI if you have taken Sarafem within the past five weeks. MAOIs include:
- Are taking pimozide (Orap®). Pimozide is a medication used to treat Tourette syndrome and also used to prevent hallucinations.
- Are taking thioridazine (Mellaril®), an antipsychotic medication. Also, do not take thioridazine if you have taken Sarafem within the past five weeks.
Sarafem Warnings and Precautions: Summary
There are several situations in which Sarafem should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of with Sarafem. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions for Sarafem were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the Sarafem warnings or precautions that may apply to you.
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