LA JOLLA, Calif. — A medication best known for treating depression may be a powerful new weapon against severe infections.

Antidepressants like Prozac are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, but new research suggests they could also protect against serious infections and life-threatening sepsis.

Fluoxetine is a generic prescription drug used to treat depression and more. It’s also available as the brand-name drug Prozac. Fluoxetine can cause side effects that range from mild to serious.

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Fluoxetine comes as an oral capsule and is usually taken once per day. It’s important to take the fluoxetine dosage your doctor prescribes. It’s also used in combination with olanzapine to treat ...