What is fluoxetine?
Disease description:
Recently, I’ve been feeling persistently down and have lost interest in talking with others. My appetite has also significantly decreased. I went to the hospital for evaluation and was diagnosed with postpartum depression. The doctor prescribed some medication, including fluoxetine. Doctor, what is fluoxetine?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Zhao
Hello, fluoxetine is an antidepressant that primarily exerts its therapeutic effect by acting on neurotransmitters. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that effectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) by neurons from the synaptic cleft, thereby increasing the concentration of biologically available serotonin in the cleft and enhancing serotonergic neurotransmission. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!
