Fluoxetine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem

Category

• Antidepressant
• antiobsessional agent
• antibulimic agent

Description

Fluoxetine (floo-OX-e-teen) is used to treat mental depression. It is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Fluoxetine also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Fluoxetine belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
• Oral Solution (U.S. and Canada)
• Tablets (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Prozac
• Prozac Weekly
• Sarafem

In Canada -

• Prozac