Question 1

side effects of prozac (fluoxetine)?

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Side effects: Irritability, headache, anxiety, nervousness, sleep disturbance, can decrease appetite, sex issues, nausea and list goes on and on. It is the most activating of the ssri's so like to use it in patients who need that extra boost. Can make migraines worse in some individuals.

Question 2

which are the side effects from fluoxetine?

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Wt gain, libido loss: There are additional potential adverse effects, but weight gain and adverse sexual effects are among the most common and most troubling.

Question 3

how long should fluoxetine side effects last?

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Depends: The common initial side effects of fluoxetine (dry mouth, upset stomach, nausea, constipation or diarrhea) should go away after two weeks.  If they persist, let your doctor know.  Other side effects like blurred vision, sweating, sexual side effects can also fade over time, but again, if they last more than two weeks or affect you adversely, talk to you doctor.

Question 4

how long do the side effects of fluoxetine last?

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Several weeks: The side effects of fluoxetine can last more than 2 weeks, because the drug is transformed into an active metabolite norfluoxetine which takes that long to clear half of it from the body. It takes 1-2 months to clear most of it from the body. It may take longer than 2 months to stop having withdrawal symptoms, especially in the elderly, and those with liver disease or drug-drug interactions.

Question 5

how long will the side effects of fluoxetine last?

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As always, it depends.: In most cases, when starting an antidepressant side effects will resolve within a few days to a couple of weeks. Fluoxetine  can actually take up to a month to clear most of the drug from your system, so if you're stopping the medication side effects can linger for quite a while.

Question 6

what are side effects starting prozac (fluoxetine)?

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See S-E list below: Notable side effects-sexual dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, GI -decrease appetite, nausea, diarhea, constipiation, dry mouth.   CNS insomnia or sedation, atgitation, tremors, headaches, dizziness.  BPD pts. vulnerable to CNS activation.  Most side effects-- immediate but often go away wi/time. 
Life threatening --seizures, mania, rare activation of suicide ideation/behavior

Question 7

prozac (fluoxetine) 10mg. what are the side effects?

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It depends.: Adverse effects can be seen with low doses of fluoxetine.  The most common are: insomnia, nausea, weakness, headache, diarrhea, loss of appetite, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dry mouth, decreased sex drive, sweating, dizziness, ...The list goes on.  Adverse effects are not very predictable and at low doses not as probable.  Some may occur later in the course of treatment with fluoxetine.

Question 8

should i persevere past the side effects of fluoxetine?

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Possibly: Most side effects go away in a few weeks or less.  If the side effects are mild and not extremely uncomfortable you probably should try to tolerate them.  However, your best advise will come from the doctor who prescribed this for you as he/she knows your situation and can make a more informed judgment.

Question 9

what are the potential side effects of prozac (fluoxetine)?

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Prozac (fluoxetine) Side Effects: may include: decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, GI bleeding, weight loss or weight gain, insomnia,^ anxiety or irritability, tremor, headaches, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction, decreased libido, triggering mania, hypomania, psychosis or OCD, hair loss, allergic reaction, hyponatremia, bruising, etc. There is an FDA warning for possible ^ in suicidal ideations.

Question 10

what side effects may happen if my child goes on fluoxetine?

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Varies: Generally, fluoxetine and like antidepressants (ssris) are well tolerated and have no worrisome effects on major body organs.  They can cause trouble sleeping, produce agitation and restlessness, and induce mania in someone at risk.  Also, rarely, for poorly understood reasons, they can cause suicidal thoughts and even attempts.  All these effects are reversible if one decreases or stops the drug.

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