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But I did have two months off between Loser and the start of Prozac Nation. So, it was supposed to be Jason time, right? My time to enjoy myself away from movies.
Jason Biggs

Meaning of "Prozac" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROZAC

Prozac  [ˈprəʊzæk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROZAC

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determiner
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Prozac is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROZAC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Prozac

Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. Fluoxetine was first documented in 1974 by scientists from Eli Lilly and Company. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of major depressive disorder in December 1987. The U.S. fluoxetine patent expired in August 2001 and hence generic formulations are now available in the U.S.. Fluoxetine is used for the treatment of major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. In addition, fluoxetine is used to treat trichotillomania if cognitive behaviour therapy has been unsuccessful. In 2010, over 24.4 million prescriptions for generic formulations of fluoxetine were filled in the United States, making it the third most prescribed antidepressant after sertraline and citalopram. In 2011, 6 million prescriptions for fluoxetine were filled in the United Kingdom. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.

Definition of Prozac in the English dictionary

The definition of Prozac in the dictionary is ® fluoxetine; a drug that prolongs the action of serotonin in the brain; used as an antidepressant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROZAC


Anzac
ˈænzæk
Balzac
ˈbælzæk
dhansak
ˈdænzæk
Muzak
ˈmjuːzæk
zack
zæk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROZAC

Proxima
Proxima Centauri
proximal
proximally
proximate
proximately
proximateness
proximation
proxime accessit
proximity
proximity fuse
proximity talks
proximo
proxy
proxy conflict
proxy server
proxy vote
prozymite
PRP

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROZAC

ac
almanac
bac
cardiac
Cognac
cul-de-sac
Isaac
Kerouac
lac
lilac
mac
maniac
nymphomaniac
Potomac
sac
sign of the zodiac
Syriac
tarmac
vac
zodiac

Synonyms and antonyms of Prozac in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Prozac» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROZAC

Find out the translation of Prozac to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Prozac from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Prozac» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

百忧解
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Prozac
570 millions of speakers

English

Prozac
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रोजाक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بروزاك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Прозак
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Prozac
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রোজ্যাক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Prozac
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Prozac
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Prozac
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プロザック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프로작
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prozac
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

prozac
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புரோசாக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Prozac
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Prozac
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Prozac
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Prozac
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Прозак
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Prozac
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Prozac
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Prozac
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Prozac
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Prozac
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Prozac

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROZAC»

The term «Prozac» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.078 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROZAC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Prozac

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4 QUOTES WITH «PROZAC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Prozac.
1
Patch Adams
I'm a clown, which could be a public health role. I'm really interested in moving our society away from a society needing Xanax and Prozac, and that is really feeling depressed, to one that is celebrating, and so I find just walking around in colorful clothes, people smile.
2
Dirk Benedict
America is terrified of the passage of time. Prozac Nation. Land of Face Lifts.
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Jason Biggs
But I did have two months off between Loser and the start of Prozac Nation. So, it was supposed to be Jason time, right? My time to enjoy myself away from movies.
4
Gerry Rafferty
There have been periods in my life where I have experienced depression. It has been through some of my darkest moments that I have written some of my best songs. For me, singing and writing is very therapeutic. It's much more effective than taking Prozac!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROZAC»

Discover the use of Prozac in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Prozac and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Listening to Prozac
In debating the proper uses of the antidepressant drug, Prozac, a practicing psychiatrist explores what the personality-altering effects of such psychotherapeutic drugs reveal about intelligence and the nature of the self
Peter D. Kramer, 1997
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Potatoes Not Prozac: A Natural Seven-step Dietary Plan to ...
Outlines a nutrition program that reduces food cravings
Kathleen DesMaisons, 1999
3
Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America : a Memoir
A memoir of sex, drugs, and depression indicts an overmedicated America as it chronicles the fortunes of a Harvard educated child of divorce who lived in the fast lane as a music critic, always fighting her chronic depression
Elizabeth Wurtzel, 2009
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Plato, Not Prozac!: Applying Eternal Wisdom to Everyday Problems
Clearly organized by common problems to help you tailor Dr. Lou Marinoff's advice to your own needs, this is an intelligent, effective, and persuasive prescription for self-healing therapy that is giving psychotherapy a run for its money.
Lou Marinoff, PhD, 2012
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Prozac Backlash: Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, ...
In a controversial look at the potent drugs millions of Americans consume each day--for everything from anxiety to sexual addiction--Dr. Glenmullen presents authoritative information on why they are risky and provides advice on choosing ...
Joseph Glenmullen, 2001
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Happy Pills in America: From Miltown to Prozac
With a barrage of "ask your doctor about" advertisements competing for attention with shocking news of drug company malfeasance, Happy Pills is an invaluable look at how the commercialization of medicine has transformed American culture ...
David Herzberg, 2010
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Prozac as a Way of Life
In this collection of eleven essays, leading doctors and bioethicists discuss the pros and cons of Prozac and America's culture of self-enhancement.
Carl Elliott, Tod Chambers, 2004
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Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide to Making the Best ...
Antidepressants today top the list of drugs prescribed to women. But what happens when you add pregnancy into the mix? Pregnant on Prozacis the first guide to separate the myths from the facts.
Shoshana S. Bennett, 2009
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Potatoes Not Prozac: Solutions for Sugar Sensitivity
A revised edition of a best-selling guide builds on the original work's theories about sugar sensitivities and how to overcome a range of health challenges by making alternative food choices, in a reference that draws on new scientific ...
Kathleen Des Maisons, Kathleen DesMaisons, 2008
10
From Melancholia to Prozac: A History of Depression
Examines the history of depression, arguing that understanding the history is important to understanding its present conflicted status and definition.
Clark Lawlor, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROZAC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Prozac is used in the context of the following news items.
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Prozac In The Yogurt Aisle: Can 'Good' Bacteria Chill Us Out?
The idea that fermented foods — including yogurt and kefir — are good for us goes way back. But could the benefits of "good bacteria" extend beyond our guts to ... «NPR, Jul 15»
2
Prozac, Paxil linked to birth defects: study
A sweeping government study of thousands of women has found links between the older antidepressants Prozac and Paxil and birth defects, but has cleared ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
3
Prozac taken while pregnant linked to small risk of birth defects – study
A pregnant woman. The researchers investigated data on nearly 18,000 women whose children were born with problems to try to establish whether ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Feds warn weight-loss drug contains Prozac
Consumers should "not purchase or use" the product, officials said in a public notice posted Saturday, noting that it contains the FDA-approved drug Prozac, ... «The Hill, Feb 15»
5
Lil' Kim Calls K. Michelle A 'Prozac Popping Bipolar B--ch'
So why the F–K would I ask this nobody ass Prozac popping bipolar b–ch…to be my child's Godmother. Case closed. I don't want to hear about this shit again. «MTV.com, Dec 14»
6
Scientists claim Prozac could ease monthly misery of irritability and …
The doses given would be much smaller than those used to treat depression – cutting the risk of the side-effects that have dogged Prozac's use in psychiatry. «Daily Mail, Dec 14»
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Prozac may be harming bird populations, study suggests
Starlings tend to flock to feed at sewage works, where they feed on worms with low levels of Prozac from human waste. Photograph: SIGI TISCHLER/EPA. «The Guardian, Oct 14»
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Prescriptions for Prozac-like drugs for youth growing, study shows
The number of children being medicated with Prozac-like drugs and other antidepressants increased nearly three-fold over a 24-year period, new Canadian ... «Canada.com, Feb 14»
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No Difference in Suicide Risk Found Between Newer …
No Difference in Suicide Risk Found Between Newer Antidepressants & Prozac A new study finds no evidence that the risk of suicide differs between several ... «PsychCentral.com, Jan 14»
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Too Much Prozac Turns Minnows Into Killers
Fish swimming in water with a trace of the anti-depressant Prozac did not adopt a cheery disposition. Instead, they became edgy, aggressive and some even ... «ABC News, Jun 13»

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