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what are the effects when given to a minor?
Prozac has been used for minors and proved to be safe. In a study conducted by the FDA, 2,200 children were treated effectively. However, there are always risks and 4% of the children expressed suicidal thinking or behavior, which is twice the rate of the children taking the placebo.
if misused, what are the results?
If used more than the prescribed amount, Prozac intake can result in seizures, nausea, tachycardia (abnormal heart rate), coma, hypotension (low blood pressure), and vomiting. Among 633 adult patients who overdosed on Prozac, 34 cases were fatal. In contrast, side effects from taking the normal dosage include nausea, anxiety, insomnia, loss of appetite, and decreased sexual desire. Using Prozac for an extended period of time and then stopping abruptly also causes some of the above mentioned side effects. The patient's body can become dependent on the amount of serotonin in the brain and when that is taken away cold turkey, it results in a brief unbalance.
what is prozac?
Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and an antidepressant that is taken orally. It affects unbalanced levels of serotonin located in the brain.
what is prozac's drug class?
Prozac is in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class, which also includes Paxil and Zoloft.
how does prozac work?
why is it prescribed?
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects mood, social behavior, appetite, sleep, memory, and sexual desire. Usually, after a neurotransmitter sends off a neural impulse, it is reabsorbed and stops working. However, Prozac works to stop the reabsorption and thus prolong serotonin's affects.
Prozac is most often prescribed to treat major depressive disorder, but can also treat bulimia nervosa, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders, and panic disorders. Some other symptoms that doctors prescribe Prozac for include insomnia, lack of appetite and interest in living, and low energy levels.