2007-05-12 07:53:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Drug reps wil say that it definitely does not cause weight gain. However, every single person I know who's taken Prozac has gained weight. It's kind like you get a choice; be depressed, or gain weight. Anyone who's been severely depressed will pick the weight gain.
2007-05-12 07:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Oreo Schmoreo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prozac has a horrible reputation for weight gain. Effexor Xr and Wellbutrin are better if weight gain is an issue.
2007-05-12 12:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by MAC Addict 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.
Fluoxetine is approved for the treatment of depression (including pediatric depression), obsessive-compulsive disorder (in both adult and pediatric populations), bulimia nervosa, panic disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Other indications include hypochondriasis and body dysmorphic disorder.
Despite the availability of newer agents, it remains extremely popular. Over 21.7 million prescriptions for generic formulations of fluoxetine were filled in the United States in 2006 making it the third most prescribed antidepressant
2007-05-12 08:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by isaiahowings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋