Prozac medication

Prozac, even when taken in the prescribed way, can lead to side effects in the patient’s body. Keep yourself informed about the probable side effects of Prozac and immediately inform the doctor in case you experience any of the side effects described here.  

Prozac, as an antidepressant, has gained popularity across the world, but one can’t ignore the side effects reported by a number of individuals using this drug for the treatment of depression. Not every person develops the side effects produced by Prozac and the existence of theses can depend upon one’s personal response towards the drug. As a result, it is difficult to predict that whether a particular individual is going to exhibit the side effects of Prozac dose or not. And if yes, then what type of indications in the body can confirm the side effects of the drug.

·         One of the most common side effects of Prozac appears in the form of insomnia, when the person starts developing some kind of sleeping disorders. It has been reported by 30 to 35% of the people consuming Prozac dose that the antidepressant led to the symptoms of insomnia in them.

·         Nausea is another common side effect developed by a significant number of individuals consuming Prozac dosage. Most of the antidepressants are known to produce this effect in the body, however, the level of problem varies from one individual to another.

·         Headache is also reported as a common side effect of taking Prozac for the treatment of depression in different forms. Nearly one-fifth of the people analyzed for the side-effects of the drug have been found to experience headache with regular intake of Prozac.

·         Diarrhea can also be counted among common side effects of Prozac, as a good number of Prozac consumers find themselves suffering from the condition.

·         Due to incapability of the bodies of few patients to adjust Prozac dose, another common side effect experienced is loss of weight. An associated side effect can also be experienced in the form of loss of appetite.

·         Nervousness and tremors are other developments in the body of some of the patients undergoing treatment with Prozac. Anxiety is also considered as one of the side effects produced by the intake of Prozac, though it might not compulsorily affect each and every person consuming the drug.

·         Some of the common side effects related to sexual habits can also be experienced by those using Prozac dose regularly. Decrease in sex drive and impotence, along with premature ejaculation, are the side effects addressed in this category.

·         Dry mouth is another common occurrence, with nearly 10-15% of the people consuming Prozac reporting it.

·         Some of the other common side effects associated with Prozac are indigestion, sweating, reddening of skin, vomiting, chills, change in vision and tastes and pain in the chest.

Some of the less common side effects, as reported by the patients getting treated with Prozac, include aggressiveness, thoughts to commit suicide, panic attacks, restlessness and mood alteration. In addition, there are other less common side effects of consuming Prozac and that may include behavioral change, rapid heart beat rate, seizures and appearance of rashes on the skin.

Apart from those mentioned in the last two sections, there are some other side effects confirmed to occur in those consuming Prozac, though their occurrence is too rare for most of the individuals. Here are some of the side effects in this category:

• Arthritis and development of leg cramps
• Acne and hair loss
• Menstrual disorders
• Ringing in the air is also a rare side effect of Prozac intake.
• Rise in the level of cholesterol and congestive heart attack.
• Diabetes and stroke are other rare side effects to occur due to intake of Prozac.

It is also important to learn about the side effects that might surface due to sudden discontinuation of Prozac dose:

• General feeling of body discomfort
• Anxiety
• Headache and dizziness
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Tiredness and overall body weakness
• Aggressiveness and thoughts of violence and suicide

Most of the individuals undergoing Prozac treatment experience decrease in the above-mentioned side effects in a few days. With passage of time, the side effects start disappearing, giving way to the positive effects of the drug to appear in the body. However, the things should not be taken casually in case the side effects start overpowering your normal routine. Make sure that you have a word with your doctor regarding any of the conditions mentioned above, which might otherwise take a serious shape in the future. Your doctor might adjust the dose of Prozac to help the side effects disappear or the treatment might be discontinued.