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
RELATED VAULTS #
ASK EROWID ANSWERS #
ARTICLES & WRITINGS #
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
EXPERIENCES #
Prozac 'n the Sizurp Ain't a Superb Synthesis, by Blackjack Rubberband
It Actually Works!, by Former Jerk
Telescopic Arms, by LinguaSiderea
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