Question 1

can tremors/nasuea/dizzy be caused by a problem in the neck? or withdrawl from prozac (fluoxetine)? was on it for 5 days. been off it now for 10 days. was on 20mg

Accepted Answer

General malaise: Many diseases manifest by general malaise: weakness, fatigue, gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness or lightheadedness. Consult doctor for specific signs of disease in systems of body function. Depression may cause many of them. Discontinuation of an antidepressant may cause flu-like symptoms or relapse of the depressive episode. Follow your doctor's recommendations as possible.

Question 2

started with fluoxetine 2 days ago. other meds are esomeprazole, alprazolam, is it normal to experience internal tremors, and slight tremors in hands, some degree of dizziness in the beginning of the treatment of fluoxetine?,

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Fluoxetine like all antidepressants in that class of medications can cause both tremors and dizziness. Notify your prescribing physician or psychiatrist that you're experiencing these side effects and maybe the dose will be tapered or reduced.

Question 3

i have fibro, bipolar 2, ibs, a tremor, a stigmatism, osteoarthritis, joint separation, flat feet. the rheumatologist put me on mestinon to increase my hgh after exercise. should i take it? i am also on lithium fluoxetine wellbutrin and dopaquel.

Accepted Answer

Mestinon: I would consult a pharmacist before taking mestinon in view of the polypharmacy involved in your treatment. Prolonged use of mestinon has neuromuscular effects. I also would like to learn about any effects on bipolar disorder as well as possible interactions with lithium,etc. I would expect that neurologists would have much more experience with mestinon than rheumatologists do.

Question 4

will decreasing prozac (fluoxetine) from 80 to 60mg cause withdrawal? on pz for ocd 3 mnths total, at 80 only for 1 mnth. no s/e at 60, lots persisting at 80

Accepted Answer

Maybe a little: Of all the SSRI medications, Prozac (fluoxetine) has among the lowest risks of SSRI withdrawal syndrome (mostly consisting of dizziness or light-headed spacey feeling). 
That said, any SSRI dose reduction might cause some people to experience withdrawal syndrome. 
The risk of significant withdrawal issues is lessened with short exposure (e.g. only one month) at the higher dose.

Question 5

can prozac (fluoxetine) cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Do not see: memory loss listed under side effect profile. However, sometimes a person may become less focused on Prozac (fluoxetine). If that were the case, one might not lay down new memory as well.

Question 6

does prozac (fluoxetine) cause head numbness?

Accepted Answer

That would be really: rare. The reference is for a case study of facial numbness in a patient taking fluoxetine.  REF:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1884649/

Question 7

can prozac (fluoxetine) causes kidneys problems?

Accepted Answer

No: Check out https://online.Epocrates.Com/noframe/showpage.Do?Method=drugs;monographid=1154 and http://www.Drugs.Com/sfx/prozac-side-effects.Html. While the 80% of Prozac (fluoxetine) is excreted by the kidneys, it does not require any dosing adjustment for kidney disease nor does it cause any kidney problems.

Question 8

how to deal with diarrhea caused by prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Only difference is: Let your provider know about this side effect. This is the only way they can provide the best treatment choices, they need to know. Otherwise, do what you'd normally do w/ respect to diarrhea. Diet choices and OTC remedies (follow directions) and drink lots of water. How do you know it's caused by Prozac (fluoxetine)? Again, discuss w/ Dr. best!

Question 9

will using prozac (fluoxetine) cause me to have weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: is a side effect of all the Antidepressant drugs.  If you are able to exercise and eat healthy, many times, weight gain can be avoided.

Question 10

is it common that prozac (fluoxetine) causes people to be irritable?

Accepted Answer

Irritability with : Prozac (fluoxetine) certainly happens on a fairly regular basis.  Unfortunately if it does occur as a result of the medication, a change is warranted.

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Can tremors/nasuea/dizzy be caused by a problem in the neck? or withdrawl from prozac (fluoxetine)? was on it for 5 days. been off it now for 10 days. was on 20mg

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Started with fluoxetine 2 days ago. other meds are esomeprazole, alprazolam, is it normal to experience internal tremors, and slight tremors in hands, some degree of dizziness in the beginning of the treatment of fluoxetine?,

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I have fibro, bipolar 2, ibs, a tremor, a stigmatism, osteoarthritis, joint separation, flat feet. the rheumatologist put me on mestinon to increase my hgh after exercise. should i take it? i am also on lithium fluoxetine wellbutrin and dopaquel.

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Will decreasing prozac (fluoxetine) from 80 to 60mg cause withdrawal? on pz for ocd 3 mnths total, at 80 only for 1 mnth. no s/e at 60, lots persisting at 80

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Can prozac (fluoxetine) cause memory loss?

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How to deal with diarrhea caused by prozac (fluoxetine)?

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