What Is Prozac? | Dosage | Side Effects | Interactions | Warnings and Precautions | Should I Take Prozac? | Stopping Prozac
Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that has indications for:
- treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and children 8 and older
- treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults and children 7 and older
- treatment of bulimia nervosa in adults
- treatment of panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) in adults
Fluoxetine combined with olanzapine is sold under the brand name Symbyax. It is used for:
- treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults
- treatment of depression in adults that has not responded to other medications
Please reference specific information on Symbyax if that's what you've been prescribed.
Source:
Prozac Prescribing Information. Eli Lilly and Company. Accessed: Jan. 27, 2010. http://www.prozac.com
