How it works

Fluoxetine, also known as Prozac, is a medication that may be used to treat some eating or mood disorders.

According to experts, fluoxetine's effects result from its capacity to prevent nerves from reabsorbing serotonin, which raises serotonin levels in the nerve synapse (space between two nerves).

Prozac appears to have significantly less activity against other neurotransmitters than some other antidepressants.

Prozac is a member of the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).