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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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