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GlossaryFluoxetine

medication used to treat depression and anxiety disorders

Fluoxetine, commonly known by the brand name Prozac, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used primarily to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and certain eating disorders. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps improve mood and emotional stability.

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Antidepressant-Like Effect of Fluoxetine May Depend on Translocator Protein Activity and Pretest Session Duration in Forced Swimming Test in Mice

research Antidepressant-Like Effect of Fluoxetine May Depend on Translocator Protein Activity and Pretest Session Duration in Forced Swimming Test in Mice

7 citations, October 2017 in “Behavioural Pharmacology”

Fluoxetine's effectiveness as an antidepressant in mice depends on a specific protein activity and a 5-minute pretest.

research Finasteride, Isotretinoin, and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: A Study on Enduring Sexual Dysfunction

December 2018 in “Reactions Weekly”

Some medications may cause lasting sexual dysfunction.

research New Lifestyle Drugs and Somatoform Disorders in Dermatology

14 citations, December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.

research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications

31 citations, October 2013 in “Psychosomatics”

Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.

research Recent Advances in the Treatment of Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)

24 citations, June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

New drugs like N-acetylcysteine and dronabinol show promise for treating hair-pulling disorder.

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