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Prozac

Fluoxetine Hydrochloride

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4.8  Effectiveness
5.9  Side Effects
5.9  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Prozac side effects and 6 Prozac benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is fluoxetine and brand name is Prozac.

Prozac is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.

The active ingredients of this medication is hydrochloride and inactive ingredients are pulvules, starch and gelatin.

Mainly used in treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults and children.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Prozac, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 2.1% 17% 54.3% 23.4% 3.2%
Balance/Equilibrium 1.1% 6.4% 79.8% 8.5% 4.3%
Blood Pressure 1.1% 5.5% 85.7% 5.5% 2.2%
Breathing 1.1% 2.2% 87% 3.3% 6.5%
Confidence 3.2% 12.6% 43.2% 26.3% 14.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills 1.1% 9.7% 71% 15.1% 3.2%
Digestion 1.1% 15.1% 73.1% 8.6% 2.2%
Emotional Well-being 5.2% 13.4% 17.5% 36.1% 27.8%
Energy 3.1% 15.5% 42.3% 29.9% 9.3%
Eyesight 1.1% 7.5% 83.9% 5.4% 2.2%
Memory 2.2% 10.9% 62% 20.7% 4.3%
Mental Clarity 4.2% 11.6% 45.3% 28.4% 10.5%
Pain 0% 1.1% 80.4% 15.2% 3.3%
Patience 2.1% 9.6% 36.2% 36.2% 16%
Sexual Health 8.4% 14.7% 61.1% 12.6% 3.2%
Skin Complexion 0% 7.6% 81.5% 8.7% 2.2%
Sleep 4.2% 17.7% 41.7% 25% 11.5%
Stress Level 3.1% 8.3% 40.6% 29.2% 18.8%
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Commonly Reported Prozac Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 88.9% 9.5% 0% 1.6% 0%
Allergic Reaction 96.7% 1.1% 2.2% 0% 0%
Anxiety 66.3% 15.7% 4.5% 10.1% 3.4%
Blurred Vision 94.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 94.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 66.7% 10.8% 9.7% 6.5% 6.5%
Change in Weight 60% 0% 10% 10% 20%
Cold Symptoms 75% 15% 5% 5% 0%
Confusion 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 78.6% 10% 8.6% 1.4% 1.4%
Coordination / Balance Problems 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 61.9% 9.5% 19% 4.8% 4.8%
Diarrhea 88% 4.3% 3.3% 4.3% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 93% 5.6% 1.4% 0% 0%
Dizziness 77.9% 16.3% 3.5% 1.2% 1.2%
Drowsiness 63% 14.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Dry Mouth 66.3% 25.3% 7.4% 0% 1.1%
Erectile Dysfunction 94.3% 2.9% 0% 1.4% 1.4%
Fatigue 67.8% 13.8% 11.5% 4.6% 2.3%
Gas 86.4% 4.5% 9.1% 0% 0%
Headache 52.6% 24.2% 17.9% 3.2% 2.1%
Heartburn 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Urination 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Indigestion 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Insomnia 69.5% 9.5% 13.7% 7.4% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 89.5% 5.3% 0% 5.3% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 70.2% 10.6% 14.9% 2.1% 2.1%
Mood Swings 52.6% 26.3% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3%
Movement Problems 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Muscle Cramping 89.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0% 0%
Nausea 72.8% 14.1% 9.8% 2.2% 1.1%
Nervousness 64.1% 13% 15.2% 3.3% 4.3%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 72.9% 11.4% 10% 4.3% 1.4%
Sensitivity to Light 89.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 79.7% 6.3% 7.6% 3.8% 2.5%
Stomach Ache 78.9% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Sweating 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 60% 20% 0% 20% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Prozac Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 80.6% 13.4% 1.5% 3% 1.5%
Breathing Difficulties 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 65.9% 19.5% 9.8% 3.7% 1.2%
Chest Pain 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Confusion 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Erectile Dysfunction 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Fatigue 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Heart Attack 97.4% 2.6% 0% 0% 0%
High Blood Pressure 33.3% 50% 16.7% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 81.7% 7.3% 6.1% 2.4% 2.4%
Indigestion 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Liver Damage 96.4% 2.4% 1.2% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 77.1% 4.2% 12.5% 2.1% 4.2%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 55.6% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1%
Seizures 98.9% 0% 1.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 58.3% 16.7% 0% 8.3% 16.7%
Stroke 98.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 84.3% 7.2% 4.8% 2.4% 1.2%
Thyroid Problems 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Tremors 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Prozac
Since taking Prozac Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 3.1%
Fall 6.2%
Hallucination 0.8%
Hospitalization 3.9%
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User Comments about Prozac
15 Mar 2012 If it were'nt for the severe sexual side effects this would be the perfect medication for me. It's the only SSRI that makes me feel mentally balanced and gives me an over all feeling of well being. Unfortunately, I may have to discontinue taking the Prozac due to NO sex drive and complete inability to achieve orgasm. I have been married for 8 years and this is putting quite a damper on my relationship. Other than that I love what prozac does for me mentally, but I have to weigh the pro's and con. Thank you.
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02 Jan 2012 didn't seem to work at all. Just made me feel like a zombie. Mental clarity was severely decreased.
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22 Nov 2011 Prozac gives me a natural high all day long until about 8:00 PM when i get really sleepy. So at about 9/10:00 PM I'm asleep.
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10 Nov 2011 I suppose Prozac did help me for awhile. I was going through some tough times. My childhood wasn't that great, and my family was having problems. Prozac did reduce my anxiety and I wasn't as edgy. My moods were very different from when i wasn't on Prozac, then when i was on it.
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07 Sep 2011 This medication may not be for everyone, it actually was not that good. I had bad dreams while on it and I did feel scared.
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