Why One ‘Happy Pill’ Turned People Into Emotional Zombies
This documentary explores the history of Prozac (fluoxetine) and the lasting Prozac effect on mental health, culture, and psychiatry. Released in 1988 by Eli Lilly, Prozac pills became a global phenomenon, shaping the modern Prozac experience and how depression was understood. Using clinical research and legal records, the film examines underreported side effects, debates around prescribing — including Prozac for bipolar disorder — and how the serotonin theory behind antidepressants was later challenged. This is an educational, historical look at how one medication quietly redefined what…
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