i only took 2 10 mg doses of prozac....and the second time i took it, i got horrible side effects including chest pains, fast heavy heart rate, dizziness and hot head
is this normal?
ive stopped taking the medication
2007-03-22 04:51:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It's possible -- Prozac has pharmacological properties resembling stimulant drugs, which can produce all of the symptoms that you mentioned. Normally, tolerance is eventually established against these side-effects within a few weeks. You should tell your doctor about the adverse effects you're experiencing, and be switched to a different medication, if you are so inclined.
2007-03-22 05:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by citizen insane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prozac Heart Rate
2016-12-18 16:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by behl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fast heart rate and dizziness are a common side effect when one starts taking SSRIs like Prozac (fluoxetine). Most people find that side effects dissipate after a couple of days, or at most a week.
When you start however, it is common to start on 10mg a day, and then after 3 or 4 days, move up to 20mg; this helps reduce the side effects.
2007-03-22 11:47:07 · answer #3 · answered by Bill C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP TAKING IT! Call your doctor! How fast is your heart rate? If it is too fast for too long, please go to the ER, if you can't get a hold of your doctor.
2016-03-17 00:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋