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blocks the reuptake of serotonin.

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Is Prozac an ssti?

Prozac (fluoxetine) is an antidepressant drug in a class called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).


Can you take ibuprofen and Prozac together?

Prozac is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor class. It is acceptable to take Ibuprofen if you are taking Prozac.


What happens when you mix Prozac and alcohol?

It's not so much a matter of reaction as it is efficacy. Alcohol is a depressant and Prozac is an antidepressant. Excessive alcohol use/abuse counteracts the antidepressant effects of Prozac. Basically, it will not work as well, if at all. Also, when there is a reaction, individuals who are on Prozac and use alcohol can experience intoxication more easily and readily. As a result, poor impulsivity and judgment can occur.


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.


Can Fluexetine make someone fail a drug test?

no that is generic Prozac a antidepressant-not on a standard drug screen


What is another name for Prozac?

Citalopram is also known as Celexa. Celexa is an antidepressant drug for the treatment of depression.


Where can you get Prozac?

Prozac is an antidepressant that must be prescribed by a physician. I agree with that. You need a prescription for it. Even though you might find some shady websites that will deliver prozac to your home I would strongly advise you not to take Prozac without a prescription, as you might be in danger of serious negative side-effects.


How long does of 20mg Prozac lasts?

Please read the antidepressant solution. Great book. It indicates about 2 months.


What was invented in 1988?

There were several inventions in 1988. One was the Doppler Radar and others include the abortion pill and the antidepressant Prozac.


Is Lexapro an antipsychotic drug?

No.Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant of the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) type similar to Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil.


What is the most prescribed antidepressant of the 90s?

It was Amitryptiline which was reigning in a big way before mood elevator (prozac) took the market by storm.


What is Prozac?

Prozac is used for OCD, Depression, Bipolar spectrum disorders, and various other chemical imblance issues having to do with seratonin and dopamine. Prozac is also used for correction of premature ejaculation, premenstrual syndrome, migraine.