Prozac is a brand name of fluoxetine which is an SSRI antidepressant. It can be used to treat major depression, as well as PMDD, OCD and bulimia. The main side effects are supposed to be nausea, anxiety and insomnia although in a small number of cases it can cause other things. There is an unproven link between fluoxetine and increased levels of suicide, but they will keep a close eye on you to ensure that this won't happen. Prozac may not actually help you, in which case they will try something else but it is the first thing they usually prescribe and pretty much the only thing they will prescribe to someone under 18.
I've only been taking it for a week so I can't really tell you how it's working for me as it can take up to two weeks or more for the effects to really kick in. I'm going to be totally honest with you, I did and still do feel sick particularly soon after taking it, it has decreased my appetite and I have also felt worse at many points during the week. My problems with food are much worse than before, although I will admit I think much of this is to do with the fact I have exams at the moment which will of course increase my stress levels anyway. Also the power of suggestion may have played a part as my GP told me it might make me feel sick and as I have a history with eating problems anyway it could all be in my head.
I would say give it a good chance, but make sure you stay in touch with whoever is supporting you and let them know any side effects you experience and how you are feeling so they can make sure it is doing you more good than harm.
Good luck, also though I'm pretty sure the information I have given you is correct, people who prescribe these medicines obviously know more than I do!!
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