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

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21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Generic Drug

Fluoxetine

Side Effects

Common

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

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
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