My daughters friend asked me if I take prozac? I answered no. And asked her why? She said because my mom takes it all the time whenever shes in a bad mood. I've heard of it, but really don't know anyone that takes it or what it's prescribed for?
2007-12-10 05:48:25 · 13 answers · asked by evey 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
An antidepressant If you don't know what it is you don't need it.
The side effects are worse than the pill. Look it up in the PDR. It's ruining society, but making Phramacuetical Companies more powerful than some countries
2007-12-10 05:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by frank 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Prozac is an antideppresant that needs to be prescribed by a doctor. If you want to know more about it, then type it into Google and read about it at RxList.com or a reputible website.
People don't take it just when they are in a bad mood...like for that one bad day. It's taken daily to keep a certain amount of the medication in your blood. It won't work if her mom takes it just on bad days. It's not an upper or mood enhancer.
The youngdter is probably not real clear about what her mom is taking.
2007-12-10 13:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by needaPlumber88 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is an Antidepressant. You don't take it when you are in a bad mood. You get a prescription and you take it daily. It doesn't work like an aspirin. You need to take it consistently.
2007-12-10 18:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an anti-depressant. Technically it's called Fluoxetine. It also treats bulimia, OCD (Obsessive compulsive disorder), anxiety disorders, and PMDD. There's actually a book written about it and it's one of my favorites. Prozac Nation is the name.
2007-12-10 13:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by Pvt. Joker 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Prozac is a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor. It causes the neurotransmitter serotonin to be left in the synapse of nerve cells in the brain. This action combats depression.
2007-12-10 13:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by C. B. 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
its a perscription drug for depression. It increases seratonin in your brain, putting you in a better mood. her mother shouldnt take it whenever shes in a bad mood, thats abuse of the drug. It should be taken at certain points in the day.
2007-12-10 13:56:34 · answer #6 · answered by singer 4 lyfe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prozac is a really potent anti-depressant...basically when your sad it makes you really happy. It is also used for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or certain disorders caused by premenstrual syndrome.
2007-12-10 13:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by doomjockey 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it does NOT make you feel happy geez
its a ssri
helps with depression and compulsive disorders
dont listen to the $cienctology wanna be
prozac when taken correctly has saved many minds and lives
2007-12-10 13:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by darcymc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prozac is the second best Medication
2007-12-10 13:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
It is a medication for depression. It is commonly used with people suffering from bipolar disorder.
2007-12-10 13:54:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋