Definition of fluoxetine Fluoxetine

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What does fluoxetine mean?

Noun Plural: fluoxetines
fluoxetine - a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
		fluoxetine hydrocholoride, Prozac, Sarafem
		selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor, ssri an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain
		brand name, marque, trade name, brand a name given to a product or service

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Fluoxetine hydrochloride is a chemical substance. It is used as a drug against various illnesses, like depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Panic disorder, and other illnesses. It is commonly known as "Prozac".

There are newer drugs available to treat these conditions. Nevertheless, it remains extremely popular. Over 23.1 million prescriptions for different forms of fluoxetine were filled in the United States in 2006. This makes it the third most prescribed antidepressant..