Prozac

The Wonder Drug “One in eight persons needs treatment for depression during his or her lifetime” (Prozac.com). Prozac is claimed as the wonder drug cure for obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, bulimia, and panic disorder by fixing the imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Many documented cases have been made about side effects of Prozac and how it has negatively affected many of its users. Doctors need to have more responsibility and stricter guidelines for diagnosis of adolescent

Drugs: Is Prozac Being Overprescribed? As the world becomes more knowledgeable about mental health, psychotropic drugs have become popular in the treatment of major depression. For example, primary care physicians prescribe psychotropic drugs to patients who seek help for and complain about their mental issues. According to Smith (2012), “Writing a prescription to treat a mental health disorder is easy, but it may not always be the safest or most effective route for patients” (p.36). Prozac, a popular

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fluoxetine(Prozac) vs. Interpersonal therapy Christina Fearon HLS 445 Professor Dimeo May 5, 2011 Title: Effectiveness of Group Interpersonal therapy for the individuals suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fluoxetine(Prozac) vs. Interpersonal therapy Author: Christina Fearon KEY WORDS : • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) • Interpersonal therapy(IPT) • Psychotherapy • Fluoxetine(Prozac) • ADL’s OBJECTIVE: Assessing the effectiveness

functioning" (p.218). Kramer also learned that Prozac enabled a person to understand what was important to them and who they were and wanted to be. Although Kramer saw the effects Prozac had on Tess, Tess also taught him to look at the border picture. Tess made Kramer think what if this "redefinition of self led to a culture in which this biologically driven sort of self understanding becomes widespread" (p.222). Kramer found it unbelievable what the drug Prozac could do to a patient, something that psychiatrists

business. However, Prozac, Lilly’s flagship product and market leader in the most popular class of pharmaceuticals used to treat depression – the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) was definitely a cause for concern (Ofek & Laufner, p.1). Patent expiration meant that generics would flood the market and Prozac’s current $2 billion in annual sales would create a huge revenue gap (Ofek & Laufner, p.1). Although management at Lilly was actively seeking a successor to Prozac the road to pharmaceutical

agitation, or restlessness; loss of interest in pleasurable activities; disturbances in sleep or appetite; trouble thinking, concentrating, or remembering things; thoughts of death, suicide, or suicide attempts/suicide. [1] Fluoxetine, also known as Prozac, is a medication used to treat certain mental issues such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and panic attacks.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRis), can cause suicidal thoughts in both children and adults (Prozac Oral). Bloody stool, vomit which appears to look like coffee grounds, irregular urine color, seizures, irregular heartbeat, and eye pain are the main side effects people occur while on Prozac. Prozac can only be taken orally, and the dosage is based on the person’s current medical state. Prozac is rarely prescribed due to unruly side effects of

after the medication wears off. Although there are many side effects to anti-depressants, doctor’s still proscribe them to children who have depression and anxiety disorders. Some popular anti-depressants that doctors proscribe to adolescents are Prozac and Zoloft. (Anti-Depressants). Scientists and Doctors studies’ show that 4 percent of those taking antidepressants had an increase in suicidal thoughts, compared with 2 percent of those taking sugar pills. After seeing those studies, the FDA (Food

started being marketed in the late nineteen nineties to adults for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Studies done during this time showed that SSRI’s had less negative side effects compared to depression medications that were already being used. Prozac was the first drug in this classification of antidepressants. Today not only are SSRI’s used for the treatment of depression and anxiety but they also are prescribed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. When

Health Professionals make crucial decisions for prescriptions regarding pharmaceutical information. Drug company promotional material is used by medical professionals to expand the knowledge of certain prescriptions to their patients to secure a plan of action to treat their illness. The active ingredient in Lexapro is Escitalopram oxalate. Escitalopram oxalate is an antidepressant in a drug group called SSRI, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The chemical name of Lexapro is Escitalopram. The