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What Does Prozac Do?
Pronounced: (floo-OX-e-teen)
Prozac Oral Uses
Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, a certain eating disorder (bulimia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of...
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My Prozac Experience
I had written a post recently about my son's experience in taking Prozac entitled, "I'm an Aardvark and I'm Happy." Based on his good... Read more »
What's Your Experience With Prozac (Fluoxetine)?
Prozac had been around for about 6 years when I was prescribed it in 1994. From one of the deepest depressions I ever had, it raised me... Read more »
Hypoglycemia May Occur With Prozac
I recently spoke with a friend with diabetes who had just started Prozac. He was amazed to find he was having repeated hypoglycemia within... Read more »
Long-Term Side Effects of Prozac
Question: Ledouix wrote... I have a few questions about the drug prozac. I would like to know long term side affects to a person who has... Read more »
Research on Prozac as an MS Treatment is Still Preliminary
The recent report that Prozac may slow the development of brain lesions is the sort of news that maybe shouldn't be reported at all. It's... Read more »
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Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionStaying physically, mentally, and socially active may help reduce the risk of depression in older age.ReferencesCassano P, Fava M. Mood... Read more »
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression is a medical illness in which a person has persistent feelings of sadness,often with discouragement and a lack of self-worth.Depression in... Read more »
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many of the usual symptoms of depression may be present in the elderly. See: Depression - major for more details.Depression in the elderly may be... Read more »
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