Prozac

[ proh-zak ]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

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Origin of Prozac

1
First recorded in 1988

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British Dictionary definitions for Prozac

Prozac

/ (ˈprəʊzæk) /


noun
  1. trademark fluoxetine; a drug that prolongs the action of serotonin in the brain; used as an antidepressant

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Cultural definitions for Prozac®

Prozac®

This widely used antidepressant drug works by modifying the behavior of neurotransmitters in the brain. It is the first of a series of psychoactive drugs that work in this way.

Notes for Prozac®

The high degree of effectiveness of Prozac in treating depression has spurred debate over whether such drugs should be used for milder problems, such as shyness, or even used simply to improve an otherwise normal mood.

Notes for Prozac®

References to Prozac are sometimes mildly derogatory, indicating a psychological state in which true feelings have been replaced by a drug-induced tranquility.

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