noun
- an antidepressant drug that belongs to a class called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions
Usage: medical; pharmaceutical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed fluoxetine to help manage her depression.
- Fluoxetine is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants.
- She has been taking fluoxetine for six months with good results.
- The psychiatrist explained how fluoxetine works by affecting serotonin levels in the brain.
- Fluoxetine may take several weeks to show its full therapeutic effects.
- Patients should not stop taking fluoxetine suddenly without consulting their doctor.