Noun: fluoxetine
- 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
"Many patients reported improved mood after starting fluoxetine";
- fluoxetine hydrocholoride, Prozac, Sarafem
Type of: selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SSRI
Encyclopedia: Fluoxetine