prozac
prozac — noun
1. a medication sold under a widely recognized brand name that doctors give to peop
a medication sold under a widely recognized brand name that doctors give to people suffering from depression or severe, persistent worry
After her diagnosis, Tuan started taking Prozac and noticed a big difference in his mood.
collocation: start taking Prozac
The doctor prescribed Prozac to help Camila manage her ongoing anxiety.
collocation: prescribe Prozac
Prozac is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants around the world.
Nikhil had been on Prozac for six months before his energy levels returned to normal.
Some people experience mild side effects when they first begin taking Prozac.
- antidepressant
generic term for any drug that treats depression; broader category than Prozac
- fluoxetine
the official generic (chemical) name for the active ingredient in Prozac; more technical and used mainly in medical contexts
- SSRI
stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, the drug class that Prozac belongs to; describes how it works in the brain
用法筆記
Prozac is a trademarked brand name, but in everyday language it is often used to refer broadly to antidepressant medication of the same type. Usually uncountable (e.g., 'on Prozac'), though countable uses exist (e.g., 'a Prozac prescription').