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Prozac

Slang:

Happy pills, bottled smiles.

Background:

Prozac is the brand name of the anti-depressant drug fluoxetine. It is available on prescription, and comes in green and white capsules.

The Effects:

  • When prescribed in the treatment of depression, Prozac works by affecting the brain's mood-altering serotonin levels.
  • Some users have experienced side-effects, including insomnia, diarrhoea,loss of appetite, anxiety and headaches.
  • Some sexual side-effects have also been reported, including difficulties reaching orgasm.
  • Prozac, like all antidepressants, may not work for everyone.
  • Give at least two weeks for anti-depressants to work, but go back to your doctor if there's no change after four to six weeks.
  • Taking just one tablet, rather than a course of them is unlikely to have any noticeable effect on your mood.
  • If you're not depressed in the first place, taking some Prozac is not going to make you feel 'happy'.


    The Risks:

  • The long term implications of regular misuse of Prozac is not yet fully understood.
  • Mixing Prozac with other drugs, particularly ecstasy or alcohol, can be dangerous.
  • Taking Prozac with some other anti-depressant medical drugs can cause very high blood pressure, vomiting and shock and has led to some people being hospitalised.

    The Law:

  • Prozac is legal when prescribed under prescription. Supply or possession with intent to supply is illegal, and Class C penalties apply.

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