Prozac Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Prozac side effects include suicidal thoughts, headaches, decreased sex drive, agitation, anxiety, nervousness, difficulty with ejaculation,
dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, upset stomach, appetite loss, insomnia,
rash, sleepiness, and vomiting. Less common Prozac side effects may include impotence, acne, abnormal
dreams, low concentration, allergic reaction, hair loss, back pain,
blindness, breast development in males, and breast pain or enlargement. Rare Prozac side effects may include
breathing difficulties, cataracts, chest pain, difficulty breathing, high
blood pressure, hot flushes, inflammation of the penis, throbbing
heartbeat, vaginal inflammation, hemorrhage, and urinary pain.
Prozac Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Prozac side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
Prozac is given to treat depression that lasts for over 2 weeks,
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia, anorexia, attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), borderline personality disorder, anxiety
disorder, migraine and chronic headaches, post traumatic stress disorder,
schizophrenia and social phobias. Main ingredient in Prozac is Fluoxetine HCl. Prozac belongs to the family of drugs known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) that block the movement of the
neurotransmitter (chemical messengers) serotonin into nerve endings.
Serotonin is believed to govern moods and is quickly reabsorbed after its
release at the nerve endings. Prozac slows this process, thus
boosting the levels of serotonin in the brain. It usually takes
about 28 days for Prozac to start working effectively.
PROZAC OVERDOSE
Prozac overdose symptoms include seizures, nausea, agitation,
dizziness, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, coma, fainting, mania, and high or
low blood pressure. In case of a Prozac overdose, seek medical attention right away.
If you miss a dose of Prozac, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Prozac.
PROZAC AND PREGNANCY
Pregnant women using SSRIs like Prozac are more likely to deliver
prematurely or going to have babies with major abnormalities.
Prozac
pass into breast milk. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feeding
while Prozac.
PROZAC WARNING
Unless the condition is significantly improved, possibility of suicide while taking Prozac exists especially in severely depressed patients.
Prozac is not recommended for children and teens as it could increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
If you have a kidney or liver disorder, or have had seizures, your
physician may limit your dosage. Caution is advised.
Prozac may impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Use
caution until you know how the Prozac affects you.
PROZAC CAUTION
Do not take Prozac within 2 weeks of taking any drug classified as
an MAO inhibitor. Serious and sometimes fatal reactions can occur.
SSRIs like Prozac should be used with caution by people with
seizures.
Do not combine Prozac with herbs like St.John's Wort, Kava, Hop, or
Ginseng.
PROZAC INTERACTION
There should be an interval of 2 weeks between stopping Prozac and
starting an MAOI antidepressant.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking Prozac. Use
over-the-counter (OTC) medicines such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, or Aleve with
caution.
Do not combine Prozac with herbs like St.John's Wort, Kava, Hop, or
Ginseng.
It is imperative to check with your physician before combining
Prozac with the following:
Blood thinners
Cimetidine
Crystodigin
Flecainide
Imitrex
Lithium
MAO inhibitor drugs
Other
serotonin-boosting drugs
Other antidepressants
Propafenone
Sumatriptan
Tolbutamide
Valium
Warfarin
PROZAC DOSES
ADULTS
The usual starting dose is 20-80mg a day, or a single 90 mg weekly;taken either in the morning or in the evening.
Seniors and people with liver
or kidney condition may need a lower dose.
CHILDREN
10-60mg/day. Prozac is not recommended for children under 8.
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