- 23 Mar 2009
Depressed people are sometimes told to “buck up”, snap out of it, quit whining, or get their act together. But it doesn’t work that way. Major depression is a physiological condition, many varieties of which have been shown to be genetically inherited. It is characterized by disturbances of appetite, sex, sleep, and mood, all of which appear to have their primary location in an area of the brain called the hypothalamus, which acts as a control center for these physiological functions and needs and is influenced by other biochemical processes in die brain and the body. Major depression is not just a psychological reaction to some real or imaginary loss; it is biological with psychological components and effects. The sole use of Prozac (and other antidepressants) depends in part on the patient’s physical health.
Is it safe to take Prozac and other medications at the same time? The more medications a person is taking, the greater the chance for potential problems. Drugs interact. So whenever a second medication is in the body, it should mean extra caution on the part of the physician and patient. Potential drug interactions should always be researched by the treating physician.
Has Prozac had any effect on male or female reproduction or fertility? Limited studies have shown no effect on reproductive functioning or fertility in bow sexes. Men are able to take Prozac throughout their reproductive life without any harmful effects on sperm count.
Does Prozac damage the brain? No brain damage whatsoever has been detected in animal or human studies, even after Prozac has been given in doses many times higher than that which is normally considered safe.
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