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Prozac (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • She was prescribed Prozac to manage her depression and anxiety after a devastating car accident.
  • The doctor recommended that the patient try therapy along with a dose of Prozac for a few months.
  • Prozac has become a commonly known and often joked-about medication in popular culture.
  • After struggling with postpartum depression, Sarah was put on Prozac to help regulate her mood swings.
  • Studies have shown that Prozac can be effective in treating certain types of eating disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Synonyms

  • Fluoxetine Hydrocholoride
  • Fluoxetine
  • Sarafem

Hypernyms

  • Selective-serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
  • SSRI

Related Words

  • Trade Name (noun)
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