a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
"After my doctor diagnosed me with depression, she started prescribing fluoxetine to help increase serotonin levels in my brain."
A synthetic compound which inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain and is taken to treat depression.
"After her doctor confirmed she needed treatment for her seasonal depression, she began taking fluoxetine every morning as prescribed."