Side Effects of Prozac
Prozac side effects range from mild -
like dry mouth, nausea and drowsiness - to life-threatening Prozac
side effects like liver failure and increased suicide risk Each
individual will experience Prozac side effects differently. This
list of Prozac side effects might not cover all adverse side
effects of Prozac.
Weight gain
and sexual dysfunction
are common Prozac side effects. Less common but life threatening
is the increased risk of suicide.
Prozac can also cause addiction and subsequent
withdrawal symptoms. Prozac
has been linked to Parkinson’s Disease and drug-induced
stuttering.
People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Prozac
side effects before deciding to take Prozac. Consult your
healthcare professional about Prozac side effects before using
this drug. The natural antidepressant Deprex
is a safe and effective depression treatment scientifically
formulated to elevate mood without the potentially harmful side
effects commonly associated with Prozac. Self-help techniques,
psychotherapy, diet and lifestyle changes or a combination of
approaches have also successfully worked at treating depression.
Only you can decide if Prozac is the best means of treating
depression symptoms. If considering using Prozac, thoroughly
discuss Prozac side effect concerns with your physician.
Prozac Side Effects:
_ Agitation.
_ Irritability.
_ Deepened depression.
_ Increased risk of suicide.
_ Ejaculation problems.
_ Impotence.
_ Changes in sex drive or ability.
_ Difficulty reaching orgasm.
_ Decreased libido.
_ Nausea.
_ Weakness.
_ Drowsiness.
_ Dry mouth.
_ Changes in appetite or weight.
_ Headache.
_ Constipation or diarrhea.
_ Frequent urination or difficulty urinating.
_ Anxiety.
_ Nervousness.
_ Insomnia or sleeplessness.
_ Nightmares.
_ Tremors.
_ Chills or fever.
_ Skin rash or hives.
_ Irregular heartbeat.
_ Difficulty concentrating.
_ Jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms.
_ Slow or difficult speech.
_ Shuffling walk.
_ Increased sweating.
_ Low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness).
_ High blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision).
_ Unusual bleeding or bruising.
The FDA issued a public health alert for Prozac in March 2004
warning that Prozac side effects include deeper depression and an
increased suicide risk. The FDA also issued a public health
advisory in October 2003 about increased reports of suicidal
thinking, suicide attempts, hostility and self-harm in children
using Prozac. The FDA urges that Prozac be used with caution in
children.
An allergic reaction is a possible Prozac side effect. Stop taking
Prozac and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency
medical treatment if you experience difficulty breathing, closing
of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, hives, a
fast or irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure (dizziness,
weakness), high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision),
chills or fever, skin rash or hives or unusual bleeding or
bruising. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience
yellowing of the skin or eyes, jaw, neck or back muscle spasms,
shuffling walk, slow or difficult speech, persistent fine tremor
or inability to sit still.
Do not stop taking Prozac without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
Prozac completely. Suddenly stopping Prozac may cause unpleasant
and potentially serious side effects.
*This antidepressant drug information does not
endorse Prozac, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The
information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse side effects of Prozac. If you have
questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your health
care provider or pharmacist. The information provided should not
be construed to indicate that Prozac is safe, effective or
appropriate.
