The first widely-used selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant, used to treat depression, anxiety, bulimia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Known for its long half-life and activating effects.
Developed by Eli Lilly in the 1970s, named for its chemical structure containing fluorine. It became the first blockbuster SSRI when launched as Prozac in 1987, revolutionizing depression treatment.
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