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If you are depressed, it makes you feel normal again, but it takes 3-5 weeks to kick in.
Janice Connelly
Prozac belongs to a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs work by blocking the reabsorption (reuptake) of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, which can help increase levels of serotonin, a chemical that affects mood. This increased availability of serotonin is thought to improve mood and alleviate symptoms of depression.
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Can the pharmacist substitute antidepressants such as Zoloft instead of Prozac?
NO
When were antidepressants invented?
They were accidentally invented in the 1950's in a tuberculosis drug trial.
What is fluxoitine?
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication. The brand name for this medication is Prozac and it is in the SSRI class of antidepressants.
Are all antidepressants like Xanax?
Xanax is not an antidepressants; antidepressants are not like Xanax.
Is bupropion an MAOI?
No. It is one of thenewer classes of reuptake antidepressants
Is Prozac a drug or a composition for drug?
Its like Zoloft its a pill that will work overtime not instantaniesly
What drugs does melatonin interact with?
Melatonin should not be taken by people using certain antidepressants, such as Prozac (a serotonin inhibitor) or Nardil (a monoamine oxidase inhibitor).
How does Prozac work on bulimia?
In some rare instances it can be of use, however in many cases Prozac is no longer prescribed to teens as SSRI antidepressants have been proved to be highly risk laden when used with teens. In the United Kingdom it has been banned for use with children. There are many instances where the introduction of an antidepressant can make Bulimia worse, as it can increase anxiety.
Does Sertraline contain a MAO inhibitor?
No, Prozac (or fluoxetine) is a SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and there is no effect on the monoamine oxidase enzyme.
How do antidepressants prescribed to treat premenstrual syndrome work?
The most effective of these include sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), and paroxetine (Paxil).
Can you take antidepressants and tramadol together?
No, antidepressants can interact poorly with the pain reliever tramadol.
What medication do you take for depression?
There are four important classes of antidepressant medications. 1.) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors - SSRI's such as Prozac or Fluoxetine, Paxil, or Celexa. 2.) Tricyclic Antidepressants - Amitryptaline or Imiprimine 3.) Serotonin and Norepinephine Reuptake Inhibitors - SNRI such as Cymbolta 4.) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors - MAOIs such as Nardil These antidepressants have their own group of side effects and it is important that individuals evaluate, with their physician or therapist, whether a particular class or antidepressants will work for them. SSRI's, for example, usually have very few side effects, while MAOIs tend to have the more troublesome side effects.
