⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Prozac (fluoxetine) is one of the most prescribed SSRIs for depression and anxiety disorders. It has a long half-life, making it easier to taper off than other antidepressants.
How It Works
Prozac increases serotonin levels in the brain by blocking its reabsorption (reuptake), helping improve mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Major depressive disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
🧪 Required Lab Monitoring
Your healthcare provider will order these tests to monitor your treatment:
Liver Function Test
Baseline if history of liver disease
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Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
- Nervousness
- Fatigue
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Suicidal thoughts (especially in young adults)
- Serotonin syndrome
- Severe allergic reactions
- Abnormal bleeding
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Taking MAO inhibitors
- Taking pimozide or thioridazine
- Within 14 days of stopping MAOIs
📢 Important Warnings
- Monitor for worsening depression or suicidal thoughts
- Do not stop suddenly
- May cause drowsiness - avoid driving until effects known