Anxiety And Prozac
Pronounced: (flew-OX-eh-teen)
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 the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may improve your...
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From Our Sources
"Natural Prozac" helps mice fight depression, anxiety
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Anxiety
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Americans Prefer Drugs Over Therapy for Anxiety, Depression
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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