Prozac (generic name: fluoxetine) is an antidepressant. It belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are primarily used to treat depression and other mood disorders.
Mood stabilizers, on the other hand, are a different class of medications used primarily to manage bipolar disorder, a condition characterized by periods of depression and episodes of mania or hypomania. Examples of mood stabilizers include lithium, valproate (Depakote), and lamotrigine (Lamictal).
While Prozac is not a mood stabilizer, it can sometimes be used alongside mood stabilizers to help manage depression in individuals with bipolar disorder, especially during depressive episodes. However, using antidepressants in bipolar disorder requires careful monitoring and should be done under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional to avoid triggering manic or hypomanic episodes.