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    GlossaryFluoxetine (Prozac)

    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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