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Prozac is a serotonin reuptake blocker which is a kind of antidepressant drug (psychiatric drug).

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Rezak • Ranflocs • Prolax • Prohexal • Nuzak • Lorien • Flutinol • Trizac

Generic Drug

Fluoxetine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Tremor
Feeling anxious
Headache
Heartburn
Nausea
Nervousness
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Sleepiness
Loss of appetite
Vision distortion
Vision loss
Loss of strength
Shaking hands or tremor
Reduced appetite

Serious

Low blood pressure
Suicidal thoughts
Rash

Treats

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
Condition
Eating disorder
Condition
Panic disorder
Condition
OCPD (obsessive compulsive personality disorder)
Condition
Clinical depression
Condition
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