Fluoxetine
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Prozac; Sarafem; Zactin
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Antidepressant; SSRI
CHEMICAL NAME
(+/-)-N-methyl-y-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenoxy] benzenepropanamine
DESCRIPTION
Fluoxetine is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) which is widely prescribed in the treatment of depression. It is also used in the treatment of alcohol dependence and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
GENERAL INFORMATION #
Recreational Use of SSRIs and Other Antidepressants, by Andrew Sewell
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RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
EXPERIENCES #
My Mind Was Made Up to End My Life, by scotchwhiskey
The Worst Year of My Life, by rlmgo
Telescopic Arms, by LinguaSiderea
Steady On, by Willie
Withdrawal Hell, by Pea
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
ARTICLES & WRITINGS #
How Prozac affects the brain - New Scientist, May 15, 2006
Prozac Treatment of Newborn Mice Raises Anxiety - Science, Oct 29, 2004
MEDIA COVERAGE #
Eternal Sunshine - Guardian Unlimited, May 13, 2007
Depression drug suicide link challenged - Reuters, Jun 14, 2006
Prozac use 'risky for children' - BBC News, Oct 29, 2004
Prozac Debate - NY Times, Jul 18, 2000
FLUOXETINE & PETS#
Reconcile : Fluoxetine HCL for Canine Separation Anxiety (Official Site)
Fido's Little Helper - LA Times, Jan 10 2007
Use of Prozac in Animals for Selected Dermatological and Behavioral Conditions - Dermapet, Aug, 1995