Does Prozac cause cancer, or cancer growth?

Answer 1

PROZAC - trade name of fluoxetine hydrochloride, first of the class of antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It was introduced by Eli Lilly pharmaceutical company as a treatment for clinical depression in 1986. Prozac is also used to treat a variety of other psychiatric disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and bulimia nervosa. The drug apparently achieves its therapeutic effect by interfering with the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin within the brain. Because SSRIs only inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, they have fewer, less-serious side effects than other antidepressants, which interfere with several neurotransmitter systems. Side effects include decreased sexual drive or ability, diarrhea, insomnia, headache, and nausea. The full therapeutic effect of Prozac may not be achieved until the drug has been taken for several weeks. Most physicians prescribe Prozac for at least six months to prevent a patient's symptoms from recurring.

It DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER at all. You need not have any fear on this account. But without physician's prescription please do not take Prozac and also do not exceed the prescribed dosage and period, as it may make you addictive to it. It should be stopped as soon as your are better. -

Answer 2

Prozac And Cancer

Answer 3

Prozac could cause cancer indirectly because we have more seratonin receptors in our get that we do in our brain.

A side effect of SSRI's is that they overstimulate those intestinal receptors so that they can become numb. Intestinal sluggishness results.

Transit time for bowel movements was shown by Dr. Burkitt several decades ago to be closely related to colon cancer, etc.

St. John's wort and 5-HTP increase seratonin without overstimulating the receptors. I remember reading that in Germany, where physicians are trained and tested on herbs, half the prescriptions for depression were for St. John's wort. Only 3% were for Prozac.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Please see the web pages and Google search for more details on Fluoxetine (generic name) Prozac (brand name). The medical literatures are silent in the matter. But there are reports as early as 26th march 2002 that Prozac may encourage the development of certain types of cancer by blocking the body's natural ability to destroy the diseased cells. But the Eli Lilly company has refuted the claim stating that there is no evidence.

Answer 5

good question but id like to know the answer as well...do you have a growth..since using this drug

Answer 6

why would someone sell something if it causes cancer. The FDA is there to protect you