Prozac (fluoxetine)

Yes, you can get a prescription for Prozac (fluoxetine) online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that medication is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for Prozac, they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Prozac is working for you and address any mental health needs.

No. Prozac (and its generic, fluoxetine) is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have Prozac prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for Prozac online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that Prozac (or fluoxetine) is an appropriate treatment for you. 

Side effects of Prozac and its generic form, fluoxetine, are often mild, but can include nausea, headaches, increased sweating, nervousness, diarrhea, trouble falling or staying asleep, and dry mouth, and more. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience grinding teeth,  fever, vision changes, difficulty breathing, seizures, itching, joint pain, irregular heartbeat, abnormal bleeding, dizziness, or fainting. It’s important to take Prozac exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. 

Yes, you can get a Prozac (or its generic, fluoxetine) prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking Prozac (fluoxetine) and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Prozac is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a Prozac (fluoxetine) prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the Prozac medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for Prozac (fluoxetine) will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for Prozac you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for Prozac. Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

Prozac (fluoxetine) is taken in different forms, dosages, and frequency, depending on your mental health condition and the treatment plan prescribed by your provider. Often, individuals are started on a low dose of Prozac and then the dosage is slowly increased. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.

As of now, there are no known side of effects of taking Prozac for long term use. When used as directed, it is a safe treatment for the conditions your doctor prescribes it for.

Although Prozac doesn’t directly change your personality, people taking Prozac or other antidepressants can experience adjustments in their personality for various reasons. Often, waiting for improvement can put a strain on them, or the symptoms of the medication influence the way they go about their life. Overtime, it has been seen that Prozac causes a better, more stable mood.

There are several different medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for depression or OCD.

Other medications for OCD include:

• Paxil (Paroxetine)
• Zoloft (sertraline)

Other medications for depression include:

• Prozac (Fluoxetine)
• Celexa (Citalopram)
• Zoloft (Sertraline)
• Lexapro (Escitalopram)
• Paxil (Paroxetine)

Prozac and its generic version, fluoxetine, is a type of medication called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and is used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and bulimia nervosa by increasing the amount of serotonin that is active in the brain.