Does Prozac have any side effects?

Question

Apologies if this has been asked before, but I'm on new here.

Answer 1

Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) is an antidepressant drug used medically in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and panic disorder. Fluoxetine is also used (off-label) to treat many other conditions, such as ADHD. Fluoxetine was derived from diphenhydramine, an antihistamine found to inhibit reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Compared to other popular selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), fluoxetine has a strong energizing effect. This makes fluoxetine highly effective in treatment of clinical depression cases where symptoms like depressed mood and lack of energy prevail. Although stimulating, it is also approved for a variety of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Common adverse effects include anxiety, which is possibly associated with an interaction of fluoxetine with the pineal gland, in addition to restlessness and insomnia. Weight loss, trembling, weakness, skin rash, anorgasmia, itching, and a decrease in sexual drive, have also been reported. Finally it has been reported to cause subsequent weight gain.

Like other SSRIs, an overdose of fluoxetine or combining it with other antidepressants can lead to serotonin syndrome.

Answer 2

Fluoxetine (Prozac) may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

nervousness
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
upset stomach
dry mouth
sore throat
drowsiness
weakness
shaking hands that you cannot operate
loss of appetite
weight loss
varies in sex drive or ability
excessive sweating
Some side consequences can be severe. The following symptoms are rare, but if you undergo whatever of them or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your physician instantly:

skin rash
hives
fever
joint pain
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
trouble breathing or swallowing
seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
seizure
Fluoxetine (Prozac) may make other side effects. call your doctor if you have any strange issues while ingesting this medication.

Answer 3

The only side effect I had was excessive yawning. I couldn't stop! I was a lot happier and less emotional though so it was worth it.

You'll get a pamphlet with your perscription, the side effects will be listed in there. You won't get a lot of the side effects. Like I said, I only got that one. Don't let the side effects scare you, they have to print everything, even if it only happened to one person out of thousands

Answer 4

Look it up on-line, look in the insert that comes with the drug and ask your prescribing doctor. Watch your alcoholic and caffeine intake while on it.
EVERY drug has side effects!!!
I have splotchy skin because I took an antibiotic and went out in the sun, without a prior warning from the prescribing doctor.
I also have skin lesions and get blood clots from taking Vioxx when it was first introduced in sample form up until the time it was taken off the market. Lucky me...
REMEMBER: EVERY DRUG HAS SIDE EFFECTS!!!

Answer 5

all drugs have side effects on somebody. prozac is purported to have fewer than most. i don't believe it did anything to me (good or bad), except i was a little jumpy, the first few days. was on it for years.

Answer 6

very shakey, quick reaction, difficulty sleeping, upset stomach, ache and pain in legs and lower back, loss of appetite, and diarriah. But then again, all people are different.

Answer 7

prozac's side effects are palpitations, urinary retention, constipation.

Answer 8

http://www.webmd.com/