Prozac- Safe and Efficient Treatment for Depression

Prozac, also known as Fluoxetine, was launched into the market of the USA in 1987. This antidepressant belongs to the class of SSRI antidepressants. This was one of the first medications for depression that came to the market, and is one of the most popular till these days. Today, there is a generic version of this medication. Prozac has helped a great number of people to overcome depression and now it can be purchased from generic manufacturers at much lower price. Prozac performs a high efficiency in the treatment of depression, and acts to smooth its symptoms as well as the other reactions brought on by imbalance of neurochemicals in the brain causing clinical depression. It is also used in panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder treatment as some other drugs of the SSRI class of antidepressants. Prozac is also used to treat bulimia and anorexia.

Prozac is considered to be a very safe medication, with no severe adverse reactions. Certainly, it can cause a number of usual side effects that are typical for all SSRI medications that cannot be avoided because of their effect on the brain. Among such symptoms are dry mouth, sleep disorder, nausea anxiety, headache, and irritability. These side effects usually reduce within a month, and are mainly connected to acclimation-related period. If such side effects continue for more than a month or become severe, consult with your doctor. You shouldnтАЩt suddenly stop taking the medication, as it may make adverse reactions even worse. The same as the majority of SSRI antidepressants, Prozac might negatively influence sexual activity by reducing the libido. Most people taking SSRI antidepressants experienced a loss of sexual interest. Anorgasmia is one more possible sexual side effect. If you suffer from serious adverse reactions, such as mood swings, irritability, or some other changes, you should consult with your doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed dosage of Prozac that was recommended by the doctor, as it can result in serotonin syndrome. DonтАЩt double dose of the medication if you have missed the dose. If you think that your dosage needs to be increased, consult with your doctor.

Sudden withdrawal of Prozac can result in SSRI discontinuation syndrome, and you may suffer from severe withdrawal symptoms. If you want to stop taking Prozac, consult with your doctor before doing that. Likely, Prozac is less strong than some other medications that belong to SSRI group regarding withdrawal symptoms. Some other antidepressants, such as Paxil, are more likely to provoke long-lasting withdrawal symptoms. ItтАЩs recommended to consult with your doctor if you want to stop taking Prozac, so that your dose can be gradually reduced.