Prozac has side effects similar to which of the following medications?

The correct answer indicates that Prozac has side effects similar to Elavil. Both of these medications can cause sedation and may lead to weight gain as side effects. Prozac, or fluoxetine, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used primarily as an antidepressant, while Elavil, or amitriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that also works for depression and can induce sleepiness due to its sedative effects. Both medications have the potential to affect serotonin levels in the brain, and this shared mechanism can result in overlapping side effects, such as dry mouth, constipation, and increased appetite.

In comparison, Wellbutrin (the correct answer is not aligned with this option) is an atypical antidepressant that primarily affects dopamine and norepinephrine rather than serotonin, which leads to a different side effect profile that typically does not include the sedative properties associated with Prozac or Elavil. Xanax, a benzodiazepine, is used for anxiety relief and can produce sedation, but its action and side effects differ significantly from those of Prozac. Buspar, used primarily for anxiety management, has a different mechanism and side effect profile as well, thus making it less similar