Gina was one of the first patients to start using Prozac. Which features distinguish Prozac from earlier types of antidepressants that Gina could also have used?

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Prozac was designed to act primarily on serotonin and minimally on norepinephrine, making it a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This is a distinguishing feature compared to earlier types of antidepressants, such as tricyclics and MAO inhibitors. Additionally, Prozac has been found to be just as effective against symptoms of depression as the tricyclics and MAO inhibitors. Therefore, all of the above answers are correct.

Gina Was One of the First Patients to Start Using