What does it do?
This product is primarily used for the treatment of depression, as well as other conditions including panic, bulimia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It works by prolonging the effect of serotonin, an important chemical in the brain.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
This product has a black box warning relating to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior when used in children, adolescents, and young adults with depression. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, the following national suicide hotlines are available in the U.S. to help you: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) and 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
General Information:
- 7.2
- Prozac Average Satisfaction Score
- 91% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Prozac.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 40,000 users taking Prozac (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Prozac (Fluoxetine)
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I started on fluoxetine about 18 months ago after being on other meds. for post tramatic depression after losing my sister in 08. I am like a new person. My husband told me to never stop taking them. Yes I have put on about 8lbs but I also guit smoking right after I started on the med. I have been smoke free for 17 months plus taking fluoetine I feel like a 30 yr old. I am 61
- 61 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-10-18 08:11:40
I have been on fluoxetine for many years. It has controlled my depression but when I suggested not taking it, my doctor said there was no evidence that taking it over a long period of time would cause any problem. Would you agree?
- 63 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-08-30 13:19:12
Useless. Was on 20mg for a year.. nothing. Now on 40mg after being on Paxil whcih caused constant suicidal thoughts and sent me to the hospital, but it still does nothing. NOTHING
- 15 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-08-17 22:25:42
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