Prozac Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Skin Rash
• Abnormal Dreams
• Anxious Feelings
• Decreased Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry Mouth
• Excessive Sweating
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Generalized Weakness
• Head Pain
• Indigestion
• Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
• Muscle Tremors
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Problems With Ejaculation
• The Inability To Have An Erection
• Throat Irritation
• Widening Of Blood Vessels
• Yawning

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Change In Vision
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Abnormal Sexual Function
• Agitation
• Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
• An Increased Need To Urinate Often
• Chest Pain
• Chills
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Cough
• Excessive Thirst
• Fast Heartbeat
• Fever
• Gas
• Hair Loss
• Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
• Hives
• Hyperactive Behavior
• Itching
• Joint Pain
• Ringing In The Ears
• Stomach Cramps
• Taste Impairment
• Weight Loss

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
• A Clot In The Lung
• A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
• A Serum Sickness Reaction
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Spasm Of The Larynx
• A Stroke
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Acquired Hemolytic Anemia, An Anemia Due To Destruction Of Red Cells
• An Increased Risk Of Bleeding
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Bronchospasm
• Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
• Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
• Kidney Failure
• Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
• Liver Failure
• Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
• Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
• Manic Behavior
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
• Pancreatitis
• Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells
• Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
• Seizures
• Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
• Skin Rash With Sloughing
• Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
• Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
• Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Trouble Breathing
• Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A High Prolactin Level
• A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
• Abnormal Bleeding From The Uterus
• Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
• Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
• Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
• Difficult Or Painful Urination
• Dilated Pupils
• Enlarged Breasts
• Grinding Of The Teeth
• Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
• Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
• Loss Of Muscle Coordination
• Low Blood Pressure
• Low Blood Sugar
• Memory Loss
• Mood Changes
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• Vomiting