Fluoxetine
Definition
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.
Purpose
Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, premenstrual syndrome, bulimia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Description
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter—a brain chemical that carries nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another. Researchers think that depression and certain other...
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