Polish Bishops Express Opposition To Council Of Europe Resolution Calling On Members To Legalize Abortion

Poland's Roman Catholic bishops on Friday released a statement expressing " firm opposition " to an April Council of Europe resolution that appealed to all 47 Council member countries to legalize abortion despite opposition from Poland and other members, Agence France-Presse reports.

The Council in its April resolution called for all member states to guarantee the right to safe and legal abortion. The Council's parliamentary assembly voted 102-69 in favor of resolution. Abortion is illegal or severely restricted in some member countries -- including Andorra, Ireland, Malta, Monaco and Poland -- according to a Council report written by Austrian Parliament Member Gisela Wurm. Most members allow abortion when life of pregnant woman is at risk.

The resolution states that abortion should " in no circumstances be regarded as a family planning method " but that a complete ban on procedure led to unsafe clandestine abortions and abortion " tourism. " The Council resolution said women seeking abortions should receive medical and psychological care and financial assistance. It also denounced " de facto inaccessibility " to abortions resulting from high cost of the procedure and unhygienic or overcrowded abortion clinics.

The bishops in statement said that the resolution was an attempt by Council to " impose administratively principles opposed to basic sensitivities of human conscience. " Poland, which has a large Catholic population, only permits abortions in cases of rape, incest, to safe life of the woman or when fetus is severely malformed. According to official statistics, about 200 to 300 legal abortions are performed annually in country. Some advocacy groups say as many as 180, 000 clandestine abortions are performed each year in Poland ( Agence France-Presse , 5/2 ) .

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Fluoxetine in our life.

Fluoxetine: uses

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI ) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders ( panic attacks ) , obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ) , a certain eating disorder ( bulimia ) , and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome ( premenstrual dysphoric disorder ) .

SSRIs work by helping to restore balance of certain natural substances in the brain ( neurotransmitters such as serotonin ) . Fluoxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease anxiety/unreasonable fears, persistent/troubling thoughts ( obsessions ) , and unwanted urges that keep returning ( compulsions ) . It may decrease number and severity of panic attacks. Fluoxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression. It may decrease bingeing and purging behaviors in bulimia.

Fluoxetine: how to use

Read Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before we start using Fluoxetine and each time we get a refill. If we have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take Fluoxetine by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. Fluoxetine may make you either sleepy or wakeful. Therefore, depending on how Fluoxetine affects you, your doctor may direct we to take entire dose once daily in either the morning or evening. If we are taking Fluoxetine twice a day, your doctor may direct we to take it in the morning and at noon.

If you're taking Fluoxetine for premenstrual problems, your doctor may direct we to take it every day of month or just for 2 weeks before your period through first full day of your period. To help you remember, mark your calendar.

If we are using liquid form of Fluoxetine, measure dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Don't use a household spoon because you mayn't get correct dose.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not take more or less medication or take it more frequently than prescribed. Your condition won't improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Use Fluoxetine regularly in order to get most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at same time ( s ) each day.

It's important to continue taking Fluoxetine as prescribed even if we feel well. Do not stop taking Fluoxetine without first consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

We should see some improvement in 1 to 2 weeks. It may take several weeks before you feel full benefit.

Tell your doctor if your condition doesn't improve or if it worsens.

Fluoxetine: other used

This section contains uses of Fluoxetine that aren't listed in approved professional labeling for drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use Fluoxetine for a condition that's listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

Fluoxetine is also used to treat certain other eating disorders ( anorexia nervosa ) , obesity, and certain nervous system/sleep disorders ( catalepsy, narcolepsy ) .

Fluoxetine: side effects

See also Warning section.

Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, sweating, or yawning may occur while use Fluoxetine. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Fluoxetine because he or she has judged that benefit to we is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Fluoxetine do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

Fluoxetine may rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome. The risk increases when Fluoxetine is used with certain other drugs such as " triptans " used to treat migraine headaches ( e. g. , sumatriptan, eletriptan ) , certain antidepressants including other SSRIs ( e. g. , citalopram, paroxetine ) and SNRIs ( e. g. , duloxetine, venlafaxine ) , lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, or a certain drug to treat obesity ( sibutramine ) . See also Drug Interactions section. Before taking Fluoxetine, tell your doctor if we take any of these medications. Serotonin syndrome may be more likely when we start or increase dose of any of these medications. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop some of following symptoms:

For males, in very unlikely event we have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using Fluoxetine and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

A very serious allergic reaction to Fluoxetine is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If we notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Fluoxetine: precautions

Before taking Fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if we are allergic to it; or if we have any other allergies.

Before using Fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Fluoxetine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any other activity that requires alertness. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

If we have diabetes, Fluoxetine may affect your blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly and share results with your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust your medication, diet, and exercise when we start or stop Fluoxetine. Liquid forms of Fluoxetine may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if we have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

Caution is advised when using Fluoxetine in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects. The elderly are more likely to lose too much salt ( hyponatremia ) , especially if they're also taking " water pills " ( diuretics ) with Fluoxetine.

Fluoxetine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Also, babies born to mothers who have used Fluoxetine during last 3 months of pregnancy may infrequently develop withdrawal symptoms such as feeding/breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness, or constant crying. If we notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, tell doctor promptly.

Since untreated depression can be a serious condition, don't stop taking Fluoxetine unless directed by your doctor. If we are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think we may be pregnant, immediately discuss benefits and risks of using Fluoxetine during pregnancy with your doctor.

Fluoxetine may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding isn't recommended while using Fluoxetine. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Fluoxetine: interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring we for them. Don't start, stop, or change dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Fluoxetine can stay in your body for many weeks after your last dose and may interact with many other medications. Before using any medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if we have taken Fluoxetine in previous 5 weeks.

Certain medications taken with Fluoxetine could result in serious ( rarely fatal ) drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors ( e. g. , furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine ) with Fluoxetine for 2 weeks before, during treatment, and at least 5 weeks after your last dose of Fluoxetine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.

The following medications shouldn't be used with Fluoxetine and for 5 weeks after your last dose of Fluoxetine because very serious ( possibly fatal ) interactions may occur while use Fluoxetine:

If we are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting Fluoxetine.

Before using Fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of:

Aspirin can increase risk of bleeding when used with Fluoxetine ( see above ) . If your doctor has directed we to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention ( usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day ) , we should continue taking it unless your doctor instructs we otherwise. Discuss risks and benefits with your doctor.

Also tell your doctor if you take any other drugs that increase serotonin, such as bromocriptine, buspirone, dextromethorphan, lithium, meperidine, propoxyphene, phentermine, SSRIs, SNRIs, tryptophan, St. John's wort, drugs used to treat migraines such as " triptans " and dihydroergotamine, street drugs such as MDMA/ " ecstasy, " amphetamine. ( See also Side Effects section. )

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if we also take drugs that cause drowsiness, such as certain antihistamines ( e. g. , diphenhydramine ) , anti-seizure drugs ( e. g. , carbamazepine ) , medicine for sleep or anxiety ( e. g. , lorazepam, zolpidem ) , muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers ( e. g. , codeine ) , psychiatric medicines ( e. g. , chlorpromazine, quetiapine, nortriptyline, trazodone ) .

Check the labels on all your medicines ( e. g. , cough-and-cold products ) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Dextromethorphan is a commonly used cough medication and may interact with Fluoxetine. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

Cimetidine is a nonprescription drug that's commonly used to treat extra stomach acid. Because it may cause undesirable interactions when used with Fluoxetine, ask your pharmacist about other products to treat stomach acid.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Fluoxetine, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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