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Prozac. Wonder drug or not? Do the benefits outweigh the side effects? Prozac is an antidepressant with both positive and negative effects. Prozac is only available by prescription. It is mainly prescribed as an anti depressant to help with the symptoms and related anxiety. It is also commonly prescribed as an anti-obsessive compulsive. Others indications are bulimia. Prozac decrease binge eating and purging activity compared to the placebo treatment. And in some cases Prozac can …

…of depression will persist until remission occurs (“Flouxetine”). Patients who have had or are at high risk of suicide should be prescribed a lower dosage of Prozac. Prozac may be a wonder drug to some but to other the side effects may outweigh the benefits. This antidepressant has many effects some positive while others remain negative. If you are ever prescribed Prozac be sure to discuss all side effects, precautions, and warnings with your doctor.