My Depression Medication

Prozac is actually from the good class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. It considerably works on a specific chemical on the brain called serotonin which is indeed one of the chemical messengers associated in some mood patterns.

Mainly, SSRIs just like Prozac boosts the levels of serotonin available in the brain by slowing down the entire process of reabsorption.

Uses of Prozac

Prozac is just one of the drugs that has many uses. Likely, it can be used to treat some depressive disorders or the like. Specifically, it can be used to treat:

• Major depression, which is a kind of depression that lasts for a long time and badly interferes with your daily functioning or activities.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD, particularly in children and adolescents.
• Panic disorder like panic related with agoraphobia, which is a serious fear of being in crowds or public places.
• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD; at times.

Possible Side Effects

Like most drugs, Prozac too, when taken, has side effects. In fact, it has a lot of side effects that indeed include:

• Anxiety
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Abnormal dreams
• Abnormal ejaculation
• Unusual vision
• Decreased sex drive
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Flu-like symptoms
• Flushing
• Headache
• Impotence
• Insomnia
• Itching
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Rash
• Sore throat
• Sweating
• Sex-drive changes
• Sinusitis
• Sleepiness
• Tremors
• Upset stomach

Special Considerations and Warnings

Prozac, like most antidepressants cannot actually be used together with some other drugs and even some particular foods and drinks.

Basically, you cannot take Prozac while you are taking an MAO inhibitor. Same as with when you are taking thioridazine or any similar drugs. Some foods and drinks may also be prohibited. And so it is very vital that you consult a doctor about your entire diet and even you drug/s intake as well.

Prozac on Pregnant Women

There is actually no specific study at present telling that Prozac is safe for pregnant women or even to those who are just planning to be pregnant. Instead only studies actually showing the complications in newborns such as respiratory problems, irregular breathing, bluish coloring of the skin, muscular problems, constant crying, and vomiting, all relating to the exposure to Prozac.

Thus, if in the event you are pregnant or still planning to be pregnant, yet needs to take Prozac, never dare to forget to tell your doctor your condition or your future condition. Still, prevention is better than cure!