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Do anti depressants like Prozac or Zoloft have recreational use
No. I have never seen a case of Prozac or Zoloft abuse & their neuropharmacology do not generally conform with addictive psychoactive drugs (the type that people take to get high). Simply because a drug acts as an antidepressant does not mean that taking it when not depressed will cause elation. In fact, in non-depressed patients, these drugs have few if any effects that could be considered of ''recreational'' interest. However, if u were foolish enough to take large enough dose of most any drug, u will get some effect. It may be far from the one u seek, but changing brain chemistry does have consequences. Several people have correctly replied that the reuptake inhibition of serotonin begins shortly after use but requires a cumulative effect over time (weeks) before changes in affect r experienced. You do not want to change sensitive brain chemistry with a sledge hammer.
Do anti depressants like Prozac or Zoloft have recreational use
No they do not. They're not designed for ''quick highs''. In fact, because they r ''selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors'' it takes quite a long period of time (over a week) for the full effects to be in operation. Think of it as if they work by giving u a constant steady amount of serotonin - this is why u will see some people on Prozac etc with constantly above average up-beat demeanors & who do not really give a hoot.
There r far better safer substances out there for you. Even right down to the right food & simple exersise can determine the amount of serotonin released into the system - perhaps u could say, ur own natural high.
Always think of the simple formula of ''gain versus consequence'' when taking any drug.
Do anti depressants like Prozac or Zoloft have recreational use
Most antidepressants take 2 or so weeks to have any effect at all, and even then the effects are gradual and quite slight. So they have not really caught on as recreational drugs.
Ignore the person above, not only is he wrong, he does not seem to be answering your question.
Do anti depressants like Prozac or Zoloft have recreational use
Absolutely NO drug, legal or otherwise, has any legitimate recreational use. Taking unneeded substances of any kind is an abuse of and to your body.