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.