Prozac Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Chronic Trouble Sleeping
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizzy
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Feel Like Throwing Up
  • Feeling Anxious
  • Feeling Weak
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Head Pain
  • Inability To Have An Erection
  • Indigestion
  • Loss Of Appetite
  • Nervous
  • Problem With Ejaculation
  • Rash
  • Shaking Extremities
  • Sinus Irritation And Congestion
  • Throat Irritation
  • Widening Of Blood Vessels
  • Yawning

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Agitation
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Confused
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Frequent Urination
  • Gas
  • Hair Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hives
  • Hyperactive Behavior
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Problems With Eyesight
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sexual Problems
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Taste Problems
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Spasm Of The Larynx
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acquired Decrease Of All Cells In The Blood
  • Acquired Low Blood Count Due To Destruction Of Red Cells
  • Allergic Reaction Causing Serum Sickness
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Behaving With Excessive Cheerfulness And Activity
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Bronchospasm
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Multiforme
  • Giant Hives
  • Having Thoughts Of Suicide
  • Hepatitis Caused By Drugs
  • Increased Pressure Of Pulmonary Circulation
  • Increased Risk Of Bleeding
  • Kidney Failure
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Lung Embolism
  • Mild Degree Of Mania
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction
  • Skin Condition Marked By Red And Painful Nodules
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Stroke
  • Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades De Pointes
  • Vocal Cord Swelling
  • Yellowing Of Skin Or Eyes From Bile Flow Problems

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Bleeding From The Uterus
  • Abnormally Low Blood Pressure
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Cataracts
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Dilated Pupil
  • Discharge Of Milk In Men Or Women When Not Breastfeeding
  • Dyskinesia
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Grinding Of The Teeth
  • Hemorrhage Of Blood Under The Skin
  • Increased Prolactin In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of Skin Caused By An Allergy
  • Loss Of Memory
  • Loss Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Mood Changes
  • Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On The Skin
  • Sun-Sensitive Skin
  • Throwing Up
  • Uncoordinated
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