function prozac_facts() { document.writeln('Prozac is one of the the world\'s most widely prescribed antidepressants; it has been prescribed to more than 40 million people worldwide. Additionally, Prozac is one of the most thoroughly studied medicines.

\ Things to Know About Prozac

\ Prozac is available by prescription only.

\ A rash can be a sign of a serious medical condition. See your doctor immediately if you develop a rash while taking Prozac. Also, you should not take Prozac at the same time as or within 2 weeks if stopping a type of antidepressant medication known as an MAO inhibitor. Don\'t take MAO inhibitors for at least 5 weeks after stopping Prozac.

\ Thioridazine should not be administered with Prozac or within a minimum of 5 weeks after Prozac has been discontinued.

\ Prozac Weekly, Prozac, generic versions of Prozac, and SarafemŽ contain the same active ingredient, fluoxetine hydrochloride.

\ Some people experience mild side effects like nausea, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, anxiety, nervousness, weakness, loss of appetite, tremors, dry mouth, sweating, decreased sex drive, impotence, or yawning. These tend to go away within a few weeks of starting treatment and, in most cases, aren\'t serious enough to cause people to stop taking Prozac.

\ The symptoms of depression can begin to improve within 1 to 2 weeks of starting treatment. It may take 4 weeks or longer to experience the full benefits of the treatment. Be sure to discuss how you\'re feeling with your doctor throughout your treatment.

\ You should know that the AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)*, recommends that treatment with an antidepressant should last for 6 to 12 months because the long-term goal is to keep depression from troubling you again. Your doctor will monitor your progress and determine the length of treatment with Prozac. Be sure to tell your doctor about any medications you may be taking. Your doctor can discuss these and other safety matters with you in more detail.

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