Prozac (fluoxetine) is an SSRI, and is used to treat depression, OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety. SE are the same as that of other SSRIs (GI effects, fatigue...). With Prozac, the potential for seizures increases. If your patient is bulimic, monitor for binge eating and vomiting. Prozac can also increase your patient's anxiety...even though it can treat anxiety in a different patient. DON'T FORGET: it take 1-4 weeks to really work!
Interesting... It typically has a more activating, energizing effect than a sedating effect.
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