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I was put on prozac (fluoxetine) for severe depression. what side effects should i be watching for?

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Dr. Arman Danielyan answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Antidepressant SE: There are several side effects associated with the use of prozac (fluoxetine), (fluoxetine) including unusual activation, sexual side effects, increased risk of bleeding, headaches, nausea, vomiting and others. There is an fda warning for all of the antidepressants, which is an increased risk of suicidal ideation associate with the use of prozac (fluoxetine).

Answered 9/28/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 6/23/2019

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