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- Generic name: Fluoxetine
- Brand name: Prozac
- Third most popular antidepressant
- December 1987: First sold in United States
- 2007: 22.2 million prescriptions filled
- May take 4 to 5 weeks to feel the full benefit
- Adverse side effects: Agitation, irritation, suicidal thoughts, skin rash, chest pain, lightheadedness
- Should not be taken with: MAO inhibitors, thioridazine, lithium, St. John's Wort
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Prozac is the popular trade name for the drug fluoxetine. Prozac is an antidepressant that is classified as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is the third most prescribed antidepressant.
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Antidepressant Fast Facts
- Effective for 35-45% of depression sufferers
- Typically taken for 4-6 months
- Herbal/Supplement option: St. John's Wort
- May cause unwanted side effects
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Prozac (Fluoxetine) Questions
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Prozac (Fluoxetine) Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions
- The Linden Center: Prozac Drug Side Effects

