Prozac
Speech parts
1. Prozac - Noun
2. Prozac - Proper noun
Meaning
a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
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Drugs that block the presynaptic serotonin transporter are used for treatment, such as Prozac and Zoloft.
Clomipramine (Anafranil), a tricyclic, and SSRIs —a class of antidepressants including fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and fluvoxamine (Luvox)—may be prescribed when a Tourette's patient also has symptoms of obsessive–compulsive disorder.
According to medical references, somnolence is a common reported side effect of studied patients taking Prozac.
Both the Canadian and American medical associations then suggest the use of a strong but long lasting benzodiazepine such as clonazepam and alprazolam and an antidepressant, usually Prozac for its effectiveness.
She called it her "razor blades and Prozac " album. citation Although " Takes a Little Time " was a moderate hit single, the album failed to sell like the previous two albums, which had both gone multi-platinum.
A: Prozac (fluoxetine) is an antidepressant that belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).