Post on 02-Nov-2014
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Happiness in a pill?
Trade Name: Prozac
Chemical Name: Fluoxetine or Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
Antidepressant of the selectiveserotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class
Boring Facts
How Is Prozac Taken?
Orally – Once A Day
Morning Or Night
With Or Without Food
Immediate Effect 1 – 2 weeks
Full Benefit – Several Weeks
Manufacturer: Eli Lilly
Brand Creator: InterBrand
Launched In: 1987
Some History
Why is Prozac Popular?
FDA Approved
Approved For Elderly Patients
Smart Marketing
Criticisms of Prozac
Diminished Sexual Appetite
Serotonin Syndrome
Fan Or Critic?