Prozac and Lexapro are drugs that treat depression. They work similarly but have important differences. Here’s what you need to know about each medication.

Prozac was the first SSRI that was approved by the FDA in 1987. "Since the launch of Prozac, antidepressant use in the US has increased 400%, and more than one in 10 Americans now takes one ...

If depression dimmed your appetite, weight gain may actually be a good thing. ... “In general, weight gain is a possible side effect of most antidepressants, such as Zoloft, Prozac or Celexa, ...

On Oct 16 an enthusiastic piece was published in the Scientific American on “The Rise of All-Purpose Antidepressants.” It was simply thrilling, the author noted, that Prozac and its cousins ...

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Switching from Zoloft to Prozac: What to Expect. Dealing with depression can feel overwhelming, whether you’re deep in a two-week funk or have been enduring it for years. And while depression is ...

RFK Jr. says antidepressants could cause school shootings and are 'harder to get off' of than ... “I just want to have good science. ... a common type of antidepressant including Prozac, ...

Three years ago Cincinnati Reds pitcher Pete Harnisch began losing interest in food, sleeping fitfully and withdrawing from friends and teammates. His strength and confidence crumbled, and he quit ...

Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child’s brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns.

Certain medications — like antidepressants — cause excessive sweating as a side effect, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Mixing Prozac with brain-altering substances like alcohol can be harmful. In fact, it’s recommended that you avoid drinking alcohol while you’re on this medication. Prozac is an antidepressant ...