Overview

Fluoxetine (Prozac)   What is fluoxetine (Prozac). Most used for depression, fluoxetine belongs to a class of medication called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Serotonin is a molecule in the body that aids in mood, sexual desire, sleep, digestion, wound healing, bone health, and blood clotting [1]. It is often referred to in psychology as the “happy” chemical. In conditions like depression, the brain is dealing with an imbalance of chemicals such as serotonin. SSRIs, like fluoxetine, work by keeping serotonin in the space where it can readily be available for bodily processes.      What is the connection between fluoxetine and long-COVID.

How it works:

Blocks the reuptake of serotonin

Dosage Form: Tablet Capsule - 10mg, 20mg, 40mg ; Capsule (DR) - 90mg ; Tablet - 10mg, 20mg, 60mg ; Oral solution - 20mg/5mL

Common Usage: Depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, panic disorder (PD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)