Drug guide

Prozac Weekly

Prozac Weekly (floo-OX-e-teen) is used to treat mental depression. It is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Prozac Weekly also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Prozac Weekly belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. Prozac Weekly is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Capsules (U.S. and Canada) Oral solution (U.S. and Canada) Tablets (U.S.)

Brand names:
- Fluoxetine
- Prozac
- Prozac Weekly
- Sarafem