Prozac / Fluoxetine Side Effects

Prozac - generic fluoxetine - is an SSRI antidepressant medication that may be prescribed for the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Prozac side effects are wide-ranging from minor to serious. Patients taking Prozac or fluoxetine should be aware of the potential side effects.

Prozac / Fluoxetine Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of the following Prozac side effects continue or are bothersome:

Common: Anxiety or nervousness; decreased appetite; diarrhea; drowsiness; headache; increased sweating; nausea; tiredness or weakness; trembling or shaking; trouble in sleeping

Less Common or Rare: Abnormal dreams; change in sense of taste; changes in vision; chest pain; constipation; dizziness or lightheadedness; dryness of mouth; feeling of warmth or heat; flushing or redness of skin, especially on face and neck; frequent urination; hair loss; increased appetite; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; menstrual pain; stomach cramps, gas, or pain; vomiting; weight loss; yawning

Always notify your doctor if you experience any of these side effects:

More Common: Decreased sexual drive or ability; inability to sit still; restlessness; skin rash, hives, or itching

Less Common: Chills or fever; joint or muscle pain

Rare: Breast enlargement or pain; convulsions (seizures); fast or irregular heartbeat; purple or red spots on skin; symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), including anxiety or nervousness, chills, cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, excessive hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, shakiness or unsteady walk, or unusual tiredness or weakness; symptoms of hyponatremia (low blood sodium), including confusion, convulsions (seizures), drowsiness, dryness of mouth, increased thirst, lack of energy; symptoms of serotonin syndrome, including diarrhea, fever, increased sweating, mood or behavior changes, overactive reflexes, racing heartbeat, restlessness, shivering or shaking; talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control; trouble in breathing; unusual or incomplete body or facial movements; unusual secretion of milk, in females

Possible Withdrawal Effects or Prozac - Notify Your Doctor

Anxiety; dizziness; feeling that body or surroundings are turning; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; nausea; sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness

Prozac Overdose Effects - Notify Doctor Immediately:

May be more severe than side effects occurring at regular doses, or several may occur together:

Agitation and restlessness; convulsions (seizures); drowsiness; fast heartbeat; nausea and vomiting; talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control; trembling or shaking

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients taking Prozac or fluoxetine. If you notice any other side effects, check with your doctor.

Disclaimer: This is not intended to be all-inclusive or to replace information provided by your doctor or with the prescription from the manufacturer.