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Mental Wellness
Not a controlled substanceFDA-approved product

Fluoxetine

Long-acting SSRI, forgiving of a missed dose

The generic of Prozac. Its long half-life makes it the most forgiving SSRI if you miss a day, and it is often the better choice where an irregular schedule is the main barrier to staying on treatment.

Our nurse practitioner treats uncomplicated depression and anxiety within primary-care scope. We are not a psychiatric practice. Bipolar disorder, psychosis, eating disorders, substance use disorder, active suicidal thinking and anyone already under a psychiatrist are referred out rather than started here — and we will help you find that care. We also do not prescribe benzodiazepines, stimulants or any other controlled substance.

Regulatory status

FDA-approved finished drug product.

Morning routine with medication

Frequency

Once daily, oral

Route

Oral

Supply

30-day supply

Minimum age

18+

What it does

What patients get from this

  • Long half-life means a missed dose matters less
  • Decades of safety data behind it
  • Often activating, which can help with low energy
  • One of the least expensive options available

We will not prescribe this if

  • Concurrent or recent MAOI use
  • Concurrent thioridazine or pimozide
  • Known bipolar disorder without a mood stabiliser
  • Current pregnancy or breastfeeding

The intake asks about each of these. Some answers stop the process; others are flagged for your nurse practitioner.

Labs your NP may order

  • CMP
  • TSH

Draw at our Fort Lauderdale clinic or a reference lab near you. Your NP reviews the results and posts them to your account.

Please read

  • Antidepressants carry a boxed warning for increased suicidal thinking in people under 25. Your NP screens for this at every visit.
  • Interacts with a long list of medicines. Bring your full list to your visit.