Prozac
Prozac is the world's most famous anti-depressant. Find out about the effects with TheSite.org.
Prozac is the brand name of the antidepressant drug fluoxetine. It is available on prescription, and comes in green and white capsules.
What are the effects of Prozac?
- When prescribed in the treatment of depression, Prozac works by affecting the brain's mood-altering serotonin levels
- Prozac, like all antidepressants, may not work for everyone
- Give at least two weeks for anti-depressants to work, but go back to your doctor if there's no change after four to six weeks
- Taking just one tablet, rather than a course of them is unlikely to have any noticeable effect on your mood
- If you're not depressed in the first place, taking some Prozac is not going to make you feel happy.
What are the risks of taking Prozac?
- Some users have experienced side-effects, including insomnia, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, anxiety and headaches
- Some sexual side-effects have also been reported, including difficulties reaching orgasm
- The long term implications of regular misuse of Prozac is not yet fully understood
- Mixing Prozac with other drugs, particularly ecstasy or alcohol, can be dangerous
- Taking Prozac with some other anti-depressant medical drugs can cause very high blood pressure, vomiting and shock and has led to some people being hospitalised.
The law and Prozac:
Prozac is legal when prescribed under prescription. Supply or possession with intent to supply is illegal, and Class C penalties apply.
Other terms for Prozac:
Fluoxetine, happy pills, bottled smiles.
