re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI), fluoxetine, commonly known as Prozac on the world. Since its

release, Prozac has been used by more than twenty million people worldwide. At first it was

received as the great cure, a drug that achieved huge success in a short time with few side-effects;

however, in the last few years many questions and doubts have surfaced. The benefits of Prozac

put forth a very good argument for the drug, now used as a solution for weight problems,

premature ejaculation, and insomnia as well as for depression. Many people though, do

experience side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and sexual difficulties. With new applications

and problems being discovered all the time, patients are left wondering, is Prozac solving

Prozac, originally produced solely to cure depression has in its few years on the market

found numerous other benefits. Many occurrences associated with the use of Prozac, originally

deemed side effects have since become uses for the drug. Delayed orgasms were first seen as a

gives me the strength to tackle the problems." (Understanding Prozac) Another Prozac user

readily available, and too quickly prescribed, others will tell you how great their lives became as a

treatments Prozac is not a cure all. "Far from being a 'magic bullet' or overnight cure, Prozac is

Cream-n-Green Bullets) In this man's case though, he doesn't blame Prozac directly for the

Headache, Feb. 1992) showed that Fluoxetine was safe and effective in preventing migraine."

depressive illness in which there's a risk of suicide. If you prescribe a medicine and the medicine

simply one more useful tool in treating depression." (Understanding Prozac) One Prozac user

There are many drawbacks or negative side effects to Prozac. Of the side effects reported

tells their doctor is a side effect another patient tells their doctor is a benefit.

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