Question 1

what is prozac (fluoxetine)?

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SSRI antidepresant : Its been around a while now, but pretty revolutionary when it first came out.  It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor most commonly used to treat depression.  The ssris were a big step forward due to far less side effects than the tricyclic antidepressants that were the main treatment for depression prior to that.

Question 2

what will happen if i snorted prozac?

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: Why do you do that?

Question 3

what is plavix (clopidogrel) used for?

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Plavix (clopidogrel): Plavix (clopidogrel) is a blood thinner.

Question 4

what is prozac (fluoxetine) for and what are it's effects?

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Prozac (fluoxetine): Prozac (fluoxetine) is an ssri medication which can be used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, some premenstrual disorders, and bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder).  It inhibits neurons' reuptake of serotonin, so that more remains available in neuronal synapses.  Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating, and yawning.   There can also be changes in sexual functioning.

Question 5

wondering why would someone be on 10mg prozac (fluoxetine)?

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Several reasons: While 20 mg daily is the usual adult dose, here are several reasons why someone could be on less:  1.  Old (&gt;65), young (.

Question 6

no fruits at all while i m on plavix (clopidogrel)?

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Plavix (clopidogrel): You can eat fruit in moderation when taking plavix (clopidogrel).

Question 7

is prozac safe for depression?

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Benefits likely : outweigh risks. As with nearly any medication, there are risks and benefits. Prozac/fluoxetine has been in use for many years and, in general, is safe. Common side effects include headache, nausea, restlessness, insomnia which generally improve over time. Sexual side effects also reported. RARELY, low blood sodium, glaucoma, "serotonin syndrome" ECG changes or even suicidal thoughts occur.

Question 8

can prozac help prevent migranes?

Accepted Answer

Migraines: Prozac is not used for migraines. If migraines are due to anxiety which is helped by Prozac, then indirectly, yes, then it can help, but not usually used or known to prevent migraines.

Question 9

does prozac (fluoxetine) help anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine) is an: Antidepressant there are other meds that are used to treat anxiety.

Question 10

does prozac (fluoxetine) lower libido?

Accepted Answer

All medications: That raise serotonin can lower libido.  There are some ways to treat this side effect.  Talk with your doctor about this.  He can help.

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