Prozac is a drug that everyone has at least heard of. Years ago it was one of the only known drugs to treat depression and any other behavioral disorder such as Obsessive compulsive Disorder, Bulimia and even panic disorders. Most commonly though it is used for depression and some forms of bipolar disorder.
Years ago, sufferers of depression were always the subject of a lot of debate. No one wanted to admit that it was a real disease and was could be caused by a chemical imbalance. For this reason sufferers of depression never got help because it was viewed as a weakness or an inability to cope with the everyday struggles of life. Now doctors and critics of depression admit that it is a real illness and can also be a recurring illness.
Prozac which is one of the world0s most commonly prescribed antidepressant has been around in the US since about 1987. The reason why Prozac works so well is its ability to help correct the chemical imbalance of serotonin. This is why Prozac is part of the class of drugs called SSRIs or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. Studies have shown that when the brain produces too little serotonin, this […]

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