Fluoxetine - floo-OX-e-teen is using to treat mental depression. It is also using to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Fluoxetine also may be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Fluoxetine belongs to a group of medication known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRIs. These medication are thought to work by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada