2014+PERIOD+2+PROZAC

=**__ Prozac __**=



= **__What is Prozac?__** = Fluoxetine (Prozac) is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, some eating disorders, and panic attacks. Prozac helps relieve symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which includes mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a substance in the brain that helps keep mental balance.



= **__Possible Side Effects of Prozac__** = All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Some side effects include abnormal dreams; anxiety; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches); flushing; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; runny or stuffy nose; sore throat; stomach upset; trouble sleeping; weakness; yaw

[|http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a689006.html]

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=**__ Youtube Videos for Prozac __**=

[|__http://youtu.be/04UqzYOdGNs__] [|__http://youtu.be/9S-7aNPf33A__]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocSptPUBbuo

=**__ Podcasts for Prozac __**=

[|http://www.npr.org/tags/125941537/prozac]



= **__News Articles and Videos__** =

[|http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/22/us/selling-prozac-as-the-life-enhancing-cure-for-mental-woes.html?_r=0]- talks about the pros and cons of selling this anti-depressant

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263773.php -this article covers all the basic information on prozac and its side effects



= **__Pros and Cons__** =

Pros : Cons :
 * Weight loss due to loss of appetite
 * Combats issues such as OCD, depression, and bulimia[[image:drakalogia/images.jpg align="right" caption="images.jpg"]]
 * Lessens the chances of suicidal thoughts or actions due to reduced depression
 * Side effects including skin rash, nausea, diarrhea, nervousness, drowsiness, fatigue, etc.
 * While antidepressants fight some issues, they create other issues at the same time
 * If there is not a loss of appetite causing for weight loss, there will be severe weight gain
 * Take time to clear out of your system, even after you stop taking the antidepressant
 * Withdrawal symptoms make it hard to get off the antidepressant
 * Sleep quality is lowered
 * Can make you drug dependent

=**__ Works Cited __**=

"Facts About Prozac." Facts About Prozac. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014.

"Fluoxetine: MedlinePlus Drug Information." //U.S National Library of Medicine //. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014.

"Prozac." //- Antidepressant with Serious Side Effects //. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014.

"Prozac and Other Antidepressants: Pros & Cons." //Prozac and Other Antidepressants: Pros & Cons //. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014.

"Prozac (fluoxetine): A Synopsis for the Educated Consumer." Crazymeds. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014.