What is Fluoxetine?
Fluoxetine is an oral antidepressant medication prescribed for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, bulimia nervosa, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). It may also be prescribed in combination with another medication called olanzapine in order to treat manic depression caused by bipolar disorder. The prescribed daily dose ranges greatly depending on what it is treating.
How does Fluoxetine work?
As a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), Fluoxetine works by inhibiting the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain in order to stabilize levels and improve mood. People who have depression may have a lower concentration of serotonin, so Fluoxetine increases serotonin levels by preventing the serotonin from being absorbed too quickly.
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