fluoxetine

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fluoxetine

A doctor prescribes fluoxetine to a patient.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant: Fluoxetine is a medication belonging to a class of drugs that work by increasing the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, in the brain. It is commonly prescribed to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and bulimia nervosa.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Her doctor prescribed fluoxetine to help manage her depression.
    • The efficacy of fluoxetine has been well-documented in clinical studies.
    • Common side effects of fluoxetine can include nausea and headache.
Advanced Usage

  • "To be on fluoxetine": To be taking fluoxetine as a prescribed medication.

    • She has been on fluoxetine for six months and reports feeling much better.

  • "Fluoxetine treatment/therapy": Refers to the use of fluoxetine as a medical treatment.

    • The patient responded well to fluoxetine therapy.
Variants and Related Words

  • Prozac (n): A common trade name for fluoxetine.

    • Prozac was one of the first widely prescribed SSRIs.

  • Sarafem (n): Another trade name for fluoxetine, often used for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

    • Sarafem is specifically indicated for PMDD.

  • SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) (n): The class of antidepressants to which fluoxetine belongs.

    • Fluoxetine is a prototype SSRI.
Synonyms
  • Antidepressant: A broader term for medications used to treat depression.
  • SSRI: The specific drug class designation.
Related Phrases

  • "To start fluoxetine": To begin a course of treatment with this medication.

    • After careful evaluation, the psychiatrist advised her to start fluoxetine.

  • "To discontinue fluoxetine": To stop taking the medication, usually under medical guidance.

    • You should not discontinue fluoxetine abruptly without consulting your doctor.
Notes on Use
  • Fluoxetine is a proper noun referring to a specific chemical compound and medication. It is typically used in medical, psychiatric, and pharmacological contexts.
  • It is important to note that while "fluoxetine" is the generic drug name, it is often referred to by its brand names (e.g., Prozac) in everyday conversation.
fluoxetine

A doctor prescribes fluoxetine to a patient.

Noun
  1. 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

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