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Mental Health News Articles
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| Posted: 7th August 2004 |
| Fluoxetine |
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Also known as Prozac; Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
Description
Prozac is a widely publicised Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) pharmaceutical antidepressant drug.
Orthodox Medical Usage of Prozac
Metabolism
Many orthodox medical practitioners (mistakenly) prescribe Prozac for the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS):
- Double blind clinical trials have concluded that Prozac does NOT alleviate any of the symptoms of CFS and in fact causes CFS patients to experience tremor and excessive perspiration.
Nervous System
Prozac (60 mg per day) alleviates Bulimia Nervosa
Prozac is primarily employed in the treatment of some forms of depression.
Prozac is as effective as Clomipramine (Anafranil) for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Prozac does not produce the side effects associated with Clomipramine in the treatment of OCD.
Side Effects of Prozac
Digestive System
Vomiting is reported as a rare side effect of Prozac usageIt occurs in 2% of Prozac users.
Metabolism
Prozac (rarely) causes fatigueFatigue occurs in approximately 4.2% of Prozac users.
Nervous System
Anxiety is an occasional side effect of Prozac usage (due to the increased levels of Serotonin that are associated with Prozac therapy):
- 12% of Prozac users report increased anxiety after commencing Prozac treatment and 5% of Prozac users discontinue due to this side effect.
Prozac (occasionally) causes drowsinessThis effect occurs in approximately 12% of Prozac users.
Headaches are an occasional side effect of Prozac usage.
- 14% of Prozac users experience headaches, however Prozac-induced headaches only cause 2% of users to cease using Prozac.
Insomnia is an occasional side effect of Prozac usage:
- 12% of Prozac users report Insomnia after commencing Prozac treatment - this side effect normally occurs only during the first few days of Prozac use.
Nausea is an occasional side effect of Prozac usage:
- 21% of Prozac users report nausea. |
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