It is prescribed for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder.

It increases the amounts of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.

["to be taken by mouth, with or without food."]

--Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, loss of appetite, feeling tired or fatigued, insomnia, drowsiness, excessive sweating, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder, weight changes.