Prozac
Prozac is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat a number of conditions, including depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bulimia. It is a form of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI for short. SSRIs work by balancing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Although most people tolerate Prozac well, side effects may occur. Possible side effects of this drug include headache, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Prozac
® (
fluoxetine hydrochloride) is a prescription medicine used to treat a number of conditions within the brain.
Prozac is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.
Generic Prozac is made by several manufacturers.
Prozac is licensed to treat a number of conditions. These Prozac uses include the treatment of:
Sarafem® (a brand-name medication that contains the exact same medication as Prozac) is also licensed to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), but Prozac and generic forms of Prozac are not approved for this use.
(Click Prozac Uses for more information on what Prozac is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
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