- Prozac for Teens and Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Prozac is an antidepressant approved for children ages 8 and older to help with depression, OCD, and panic disorder Common side effects in children taking Prozac include changes in appetite, headaches, and sleep disturbances
- Fluoxetine - AboutKidsHealth
Fluoxetine is a medicine that works by increasing levels of a chemical in the brain called serotonin It belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) This medicine is used to treat depression, bulimia, or obsessive compulsive disorder You may hear fluoxetine called by its brand name, Prozac
- Antidepressants for children and teens - Mayo Clinic
For many children and teens, antidepressants are an effective way to treat depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder or other mental health conditions If these conditions aren't treated effectively, your child may not be able to lead a satisfying, fulfilled life or do everyday activities
- Prozac For Kids: Uses, Safety, Side Effects And Precautions
Read on to know about the safety, side effects, possible risks, and the precautions you need to take while using Prozac for children
- Facts about fluoxetine (Prozac) - Childrens Wisconsin
Fluoxetine HCL is an SSRI agent, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Fluoxetine HCL can be used as monotherapy in treating depression, but it is often used in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy to facilitate depression remission
- Information for Parents: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’
Your child’s doctor will ask you and other adults in your child’s life to fill out questionnaires about your child’s symptoms to keep track of behavioral changes with the medication
- FLUOXETINE (Prozac, Prozac Weekly) Fact Sheet [G]
⦁ Most studied SSRI in kids and the only antidepressant approved for treating depression in younger children ⦁ Two large randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials that showed significantly greater eficacy for depression compared to placebo led to FDA indication in kids 8 and older
- Antidepressants for Children and Teenagers - Child Mind Institute
Only two, fluoxetine (Prozac) and escitalopram (Lexapro), have FDA approval for treatment of depression in children or teens Fluoxetine is approved for kids 8 and up, and escitalopram for those 12 and up
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