Uses
Prozac
Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, a certain eating disorder (bulimia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
Zoloft
Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
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Prozac
Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, tiredness, sweating, or yawning may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor promptly.
Zoloft
Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, increased sweating, diarrhea, upset stomach, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Interactions
Prozac
How to Take
Prozac
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. If you are taking this medication twice a day, your doctor may direct you to take it in the morning and at noon.
Zoloft
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily either in the morning or evening. The tablet or liquid form of this medication may be taken with or without food.
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Conditions Treated
Prozac
- depression associated with bipolar disorder, adjunct treatment
- depressed mood disorder occurring every year at the same time
- panic disorder
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- binge eating disorder
- anorexia nervosa
- bulimia
- posttraumatic stress syndrome
- major depressive disorder
- muscle weakness associated with sleeping disease
- premenstrual disorder with a state of unhappiness
- "change of life" signs
- depression following delivery of baby
- repeated episodes of anxiety
- anxiousness associated with depression
Zoloft
- bipolar depression
- depressed mood disorder occurring every year at the same time
- panic disorder
- extreme apprehension or fear of social interaction
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- premenstrual disorder with a state of unhappiness
- posttraumatic stress syndrome
- major depressive disorder
- repeated episodes of anxiety
- anxiousness associated with depression
- binge eating disorder
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