Prozac

Prozac is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Prozac is approved for the treatment of major depression which includes children’s depression. It is also prescribed for obsessive-compulsive disorder in both adults and children, panic disorder, bulimia nervosa and premenstrual dysphonic disorder. Prozac remains very popular despite the availability of newer agents. It has also been used for obesity, cataplexy, and alcohol dependence. In a six week long double-blind controlled trial, Prozac was shown to be very effective for depression, and also alleviated anxiety and helped improve sleep.

About Prozac

There are some common side effects such as sexual dysfunction specifically; side effects often include having a difficult time becoming aroused, a lack of interest in sex, erectile dysfunction, and anorgasmia which is the inability to achieve orgasm. Prozac, taken while pregnant, can also increase the rate of poor neonatal adaptation. Because Prozac is excreted in human milk, nursing while taking Prozac is not recommended. There have been several cases that describe severe withdrawal or discontinuation symptoms that follows abrupt interruption of Prozac treatment. However, there have been several studies that have shown the side effects of the Prozac discontinuation are uncommon and usually mild, when compared to paroxetine, fluvoxamine, and venlafaxine. In 2007, according to a summary report of available evidence, Prozac has the lowest incidence of discontinuation syndrome of several antidepressants which include paroxetine and venlafaxine. The FDA states that antidepressants may increase the risk of suicide for people under the age of 25.

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If you or a family member takes Prozac, look for any worsening conditions and report them to your physician immediately.  For more information, or addiction help, contact one of our experienced counselors today.