Prozac (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) :: Health Medicine Research Essays

Prozac (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors have been approved for use in the treatment of a wide area of psychological disorders, including major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, social phobia, post traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. They are also said to be effective in treating dysthymia and chronic depression. (Tollefson and Rosenbaum, 2001) The manufacturer of Prozac, Eli Lilly advertises that this drug is particularly effective in treating clinical depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia and panic disorder. The manufacturer argues that, "While Prozac cannot be said to 'cure' depression, it does help control symptoms of depression, allowing many people with depression to feel better and return to normal functioning." (Eli Lilly, www.prozac.