Why People Look for Alternatives to Fluoxetine People seek alternatives to fluoxetine due to: Recurring side effects like nausea, insomnia, weight changes, weakness, and excessive sweating There is also data on delayed effectiveness or lack of results in some patients, which drive them to look for alternatives As it's a strong medication, some patients could experience strong side effects like rashes, swelling, chest pain, seizures, problems with thinking, and more
However, high-dose niacin (as a medication for cholesterol) is generally not recommended during breastfeeding, because significant amounts could enter milk and cause unwanted effects in the nursing infant (flushing, for example)
It is commonly administered as an intramuscular injection, especially when a deficiency is severe or caused by absorption issues
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[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 23.Peng W., de Souza Santos M., Li Y., Tomchick D.R., Orth K
Cheryl Bugailiskis, M.D
