Prozac Side Effects

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Prozac Side Effects Defined

Prozac side effects

General Body

Dry Mouth – Less moisture in the mouth than is usual. Prozac side effects

Sweating Increased - A large quantity of perspiration that is medically caused. Prozac side effects

Allergy - Extreme sensitivity of body tissues triggered by substances in the air, drugs, or foods causing a variety of reactions such as sneezing, itching, asthma, hay fever, skin rashes, nausea and/or vomiting. Prozac side effects

Asthenia - A physically weak condition. Prozac side effects

Chest Pains - Severe discomfort in the chest caused by not enough oxygen going to the heart because of narrowing of the blood vessels or spasms. Prozac side effects

Chills - Appearing pale while cold and shivering; sometimes with a fever. Prozac side effects

Edema of Extremities - Abnormal swelling of the body’s tissue caused by the collection of fluid. Prozac side effects

Fall - To suddenly lose your normal standing upright position. Prozac side effects

Fatigue - Loss of normal strength so as to not be able to do the usual physical and mental activities. Prozac side effects

Fever - Abnormally high body temperature, the normal being 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Centigrade in humans. Fever is a symptom of disease or disorder in the body. The body is affected by feeling hot, chilled, sweaty, weak and exhausted. If the fever goes too high, or lasts too long, death can result. Prozac side effects

Hot Flashes - Brief, abnormal enlargement of the blood vessels that causes a sudden heat sensation over the entire body. Women in menopause will sometimes experience this. Prozac side effects

Influenza (Flu)-like Symptoms - Demonstrating irritation of the respiratory tract (organs of breathing) such as a cold, sudden fever, aches and pains, as well as feeling weak and seeking bed rest, which is similar to having the flu. Prozac side effects

Leg Pain - A hurtful sensation in the legs that is caused by excessive stimulation of the nerve endings in the legs and results in extreme discomfort. Prozac side effects

Malaise - The somewhat unclear feeling of discomfort you get when you start to feel sick. Prozac side effects

Pain in Limb - Sudden, sharp, and uncontrolled leg or arm discomfort. Prozac side effects

Syncope - A short period of light-headedness or unconsciousness (black-out) also known as fainting, caused by lack of oxygen to the brain because of an interruption in blood flow to the brain. Prozac side effects

Tightness of Chest - Mild or sharp discomfort, tightness or pressure in the chest area (anywhere between the throat and belly). The causes can be mild or seriously life-threatening because they include the heart, lungs and surrounding muscles. Prozac side effects

CARDIOVASCULAR (INVOLVING THE HEART AND THE BLOOD VESSELS)

Palpitation - Unusual and not normal (abnormal) heartbeat, that is sometimes irregular, but rapid, and forceful thumping or fluttering. It can be brought on by shock, excitement, exertion, or medical stimulants. A person is normally unaware of his/her heartbeat. Prozac side effects

Hypertension - High blood pressure, a symptom of disease in the blood vessels leading away from the heart. Hypertension is known as the “silent killer.” The symptoms are usually not obvious; however, it can lead to damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes, and can even lead to stroke and kidney failure. Prozac side effects

Bradycardia - The heart rate is slowed from 72 beats per minute, which is normal, to below 60 beats per minute in an adult. Prozac side effects

Tachycardia - The heart rate is sped up to above 100 beats per minute in an adult. Normal adult heart rate is 72 beats per minute. Prozac side effects

ECG Abnormal - A test called an electrocardiogram (ECG) records the activity of the heart. It measures heartbeats as well as the position and size of the heart’s four chambers. It also measures if there is damage to the heart and the effects of drugs or mechanical devices like a pacemaker on the heart. When the test is abnormal this means one or more of the following are present: heart disease, defects, beating too fast or too slow, disease of the blood vessels leading from the heart or the heart valves, and/or a past or impending heart attack. Prozac side effects

Flushing - The skin all over the body turns red. Prozac side effects

Varicose Veins - Unusually swollen veins near the surface of the skin that sometimes appear twisted and knotted, but always enlarged. They are called hemorrhoids when they appear around the rectum. The cause is attributed to hereditary weakness in the veins aggravated by obesity, pregnancy, pressure from standing, aging, etc. Severe cases may develop swelling in the legs, ankles and feet, eczema and/or ulcers in the affected areas. Prozac side effects

GASTROINTESTINAL (INVOLVING THE STOMACH AND THE INTESTINES)

Abdominal Cramp/Pain - Sudden, severe, uncontrollable and painful shortening and thickening of the muscles in the belly. The belly includes the stomach, as well as the intestines, liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, gall bladder, and urinary bladder. Prozac side effects

Belching - Noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth; a burp. Prozac side effects

Bloating - Swelling of the belly caused by excessive intestinal gas. Prozac side effects

Constipation - Difficulty in having a bowel movement where the material in the bowels is hard due to a lack of exercise, fluid intake, and roughage in the diet, or due to certain drugs. Prozac side effects

Diarrhea - Unusually frequent and excessive runny bowel movements that may result in severe dehydration and shock. Prozac side effects

Dyspepsia/Indigestion. The discomfort one may experience after eating. It can be heartburn, gas, nausea, a bellyache or bloating. Prozac side effects

Flatulence - More gas than normal in the digestive organs. Prozac side effects

Gagging - Involuntary choking and/or involuntary vomiting. Prozac side effects

Gastritis - A severe irritation of the mucus lining of the stomach, either short in duration or lasting for a long period of time. Prozac side effects

Gastroenteritis - A condition in which the membranes of the stomach and intestines are irritated. Prozac side effects

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Excessive internal bleeding in the stomach and intestines. Prozac side effects

Gastro Esophageal Reflux - A continuous state where stomach juices flow back into the throat causing acid indigestion and heartburn and possibly injury to the throat. Prozac side effects

Heartburn - A burning pain in the area of the breastbone caused by stomach juices flowing back up into the throat. Prozac side effects

Hemorrhoids - Small rounded purplish swollen veins that bleed, itch or are painful, and appear around the anus. Prozac side effects

Increased Stool Frequency - see “Diarrhea.” Prozac side effects

Indigestion - Inability to properly consume and absorb food in the digestive tract, causing constipation, nausea, stomachache, gas, swollen belly, pain, and general discomfort or sickness. Prozac side effects

Nausea - Stomach irritation with a queasy sensation similar to motion sickness and a feeling that one is going to vomit. Prozac side effects

Polyposis Gastric - Tumors that grow on stems in the lining of the stomach, which usually become cancerous. Prozac side effects

Swallowing Difficulty - A feeling that food is stuck in the throat or upper chest area and won’t go down, making it difficult to swallow. Prozac side effects

Toothache - Pain in a tooth above and below the gum line. Prozac side effects

Vomiting - Involuntarily throwing up the contents of the stomach, usually accompanied by a nauseated, sick feeling just prior to doing so. Prozac side effects

HEMIC & LYMPHATIC (INVOLVING THE BLOOD AND THE CLEAR FLUIDS IN THE TISSUES THAT CONTAIN WHITE BLOOD CELLS)

Anemia - A condition in which the blood is no longer carrying enough oxygen, so the person looks pale and easily gets dizzy, weak and tired. More severely, a person can end up with an abnormal heart, as well as breathing and digestive difficulties. Prozac side effects

Bruise- Damage to the skin resulting in a purple-green-yellow skin coloration that is caused by breaking the blood vessels in the area without breaking the surface of the skin. Prozac side effects

Nosebleed - Blood loss from the nose. Prozac side effects

Hematoma - Broken blood vessels that cause a swelling in an area on the body. Prozac side effects

Lymphadenopathy Cervical - The lymph nodes in the neck, part of the body’s immune system, become swollen and enlarged by reacting to the presence of a drug. The swelling is the result of the white blood cells multiplying in order to fight the invasion of the drug. Prozac side effects

METABOLIC & NUTRITIONAL (ENERGY AND HEALTH)

Arthralgia - Sudden sharp nerve pain in one or more joints. Prozac side effects

Arthropathy - Joint disease or abnormal joints. Prozac side effects

Arthritis - Painfully inflamed and swollen joints. The reddened and swollen condition is brought on by a serious injury or shock to the body either from physical or emotional causes. Prozac side effects

Back Discomfort - Severe physical distress in the area from the neck to the pelvis along the backbone. Prozac side effects

Bilirubin Increased - Bilirubin is a waste product of the breakdown of old blood cells. Bilirubin is sent to the liver to be made water-soluble so it can be eliminated from the body through emptying the bladder. A drug can interfere with or damage this normal liver function, creating liver disease. Prozac side effects

Decreased Weight - Uncontrolled and measured loss of heaviness or weight. Prozac side effects

Gout - A severe arthritis condition that is caused by the dumping of a waste product called uric acid into the tissues and joints. It can become worse and cause the body to develop a deformity after going through stages of pain, inflammation, severe tenderness and stiffness. Prozac side effects

Hepatic Enzymes Increased - An increase in the amount of paired liver proteins that regulate liver processes causing a condition in which the liver functions abnormally. Prozac side effects

Hypercholesterolemia - Too much cholesterol in the blood cells. Prozac side effects

Hyperglycemia - An unhealthy amount of sugar in the blood. Prozac side effects

Increased Weight - A concentration and storage of fat in the body accumulating over a period of time caused by unhealthy eating patterns, a lack of physical activity, or an inability to process food correctly, that can predispose the body to many disorders and diseases. Prozac side effects

Jaw Pain - The pain due to irritation and swelling of the nerves associated with the mouth area where it opens and closes just in front of the ear. Some of the symptoms are: pain when chewing, headaches, losing your balance, stuffy ears or ringing in the ears, and teeth grinding. Prozac side effects

Jaw Stiffness - The result of squeezing and grinding the teeth while asleep that can cause your teeth to deteriorate, as well as the muscles and joints of the jaw. Prozac side effects

Joint Stiffness - A loss of free motion and easy flexibility where any two bones come together. Prozac side effects

Muscle Cramp - When muscles contract uncontrollably without warning and do not relax. The muscles of any body organs can cramp. Prozac side effects

Muscle Stiffness - The tightening of muscles making it difficult to bend. Prozac side effects

Muscle Weakness - Loss of physical strength. Prozac side effects

Myalgia - A general widespread pain and tenderness of the muscles. Prozac side effects

Thirst - A strong, unnatural craving for moisture/water in the mouth and throat. Prozac side effects

NERVOUS SYSTEM (SENSORY CHANNELS)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A pinched nerve in the wrist that causes pain, tingling, and numbing. Prozac side effects

Coordination Abnormal - A lack of normal, harmonious interaction of the parts of the body when it is in motion. Prozac side effects

Dizziness - Losing one’s balance while feeling unsteady and lightheaded which may lead to fainting. Prozac side effects

Disequilibrium - Lack of mental and emotional balance. Prozac side effects

Faintness - A temporary condition in which one is likely to become unconscious and fall. Prozac side effects

Headache - A sharp or dull persistent pain in the head. Prozac side effects

Hyperreflexia - A not normal (abnormal) and involuntary increased response in the tissues connecting the bones to the muscles. Prozac side effects

Light-Headed Feeling – An uncontrolled and usually brief loss of consciousness usually caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. Prozac side effects

Migraine - Recurring severe head pain sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, flashes or spots before the eyes, and ringing in the ears. Prozac side effects

Muscle Contractions Involuntary – A spontaneous and uncontrollable tightening reaction of the muscles caused by electrical impulses from the nervous system. Prozac side effects

Muscular Tone Increased - Uncontrolled and exaggerated muscle tension. Muscles are normally partially tensed and this is what gives us muscle tone. Prozac side effects

Paresthesia - Burning, prickly, itchy, or tingling skin with no obvious or understood physical cause. Prozac side effects

Restless Legs - A need to move the legs without any apparent reason. Sometimes there is pain, twitching, jerking, cramping, burning, or a creepy-crawly sensation associated with the movements. It worsens when a person is inactive, and can interrupt sleep so one feels the need to move to gain some relief. Prozac side effects

Shaking - Uncontrolled quivering and trembling as if one is cold and chilled. Prozac side effects

Sluggishness - Lack of alertness and energy, as well as being slow to respond or perform in life. Prozac side effects

Tics - A contraction of a muscle causing a repeated movement not under the control of the person, usually on the face or limbs. Prozac side effects

Tremor - A nervous and involuntary vibrating or quivering of the body. Prozac side effects

Twitching - Sharp, jerky and spastic motion, sometimes with a sharp sudden pain. Prozac side effects

Vertigo - A sensation of dizziness with disorientation and confusion. Prozac side effects

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL

Aggravated Nervousness - A progressively worsening, irritated, and troubled state of mind. Prozac side effects

Agitation – A suddenly violent and forceful emotionally disturbed state of mind. Prozac side effects

Amnesia - Long term or short term, partial or full memory loss created by emotional or physical shock, severe illness, or a blow to the head where the person was caused pain and became unconscious. Prozac side effects

Anxiety Attack- Sudden and intense feelings of fear, terror, and dread, physically creating shortness of breath, sweating, trembling and heart palpitations. Prozac side effects

Apathy - Complete lack of concern or interest for things that ordinarily would be regarded as important or would normally cause concern. Prozac side effects

Appetite Decreased - Having a lack of appetite despite the ordinary caloric demands of living, with a resulting unintentional loss of weight. Prozac side effects

Appetite Increased - An unusual hunger causing one to overeat. Prozac side effects

Auditory Hallucination - Hearing things without the voices or noises being present. Prozac side effects

Bruxism - Grinding and clenching of teeth while sleeping. Prozac side effects

Carbohydrate Craving - A drive or craving to eat foods rich in sugar and starches (sweets, snacks and junk foods) that intensifies as the diet becomes more and more unbalanced due to the unbalancing of the proper nutritional requirements of the body. Prozac side effects

Concentration Impaired - Unable to easily focus your attention for long periods of time. Prozac side effects

Confusion – An inability to think clearly or understand, preventing logical decision-making. Prozac side effects

Crying (Abnormal) - Unusual and not normal (abnormal) fits of weeping for short or long periods of time for no apparent reason. Prozac side effects

Depersonalization - A condition in which one has lost a normal sense of personal identity. Prozac side effects

Depression - A hopeless feeling of failure, loss and sadness that can deteriorate into thoughts of death. A very common reaction to or side effect of, psychiatric drugs. Prozac side effects

Disorientation - A loss of sense of direction, place, time or surroundings, as well as mental confusion regarding one’s personal identity. Prozac side effects

Dreaming (Abnormal) - Dreaming that leaves a very clear, detailed picture and impression when awake that can last for a long period of time and sometimes be unpleasant. Prozac side effects

Emotional Lability - Suddenly breaking out in laughter or crying or doing both without being able to control the outburst of emotion. These episodes are unstable as they are caused by experiences or events that normally would not have this effect on an individual. Prozac side effects

Excitability - Uncontrollably responding to stimuli (one’s environment). Prozac side effects

Feeling Unreal - The awareness that one has an undesirable emotion like fear, but can’t seem to shake off the irrational feeling. For example, feeling like one is going crazy, but rationally knowing that it is not true. The quality of this side effect resembles being in a bad dream and not being able to wake up. Prozac side effects

Forgetfulness - Unable to remember what one ordinarily would remember. Prozac side effects

Insomnia - Sleeplessness caused by physical stress, mental stress or stimulants, such as coffee or medications; a condition of being abnormally awake when one would ordinarily be able to fall and remain asleep. Prozac side effects

Irritability – An abnormal reaction of being annoyed or disturbed in response to a stimulus (the environment: that which is happening around one). Prozac side effects

Jitteriness - Nervous fidgeting without apparent cause. Prozac side effects

Lethargy - Mental and physical sluggishness and apathy (a feeling of hopelessness that “nothing can be done”) which can deteriorate into an unconscious state resembling deep sleep. A numbed state of mind. Prozac side effects

Libido Decreased - An abnormal loss of sexual energy or desire. Prozac side effects

Panic Reaction - A sudden, overpowering, chaotic and confused mental state of terror resulting in being doubt-ridden, often accompanied with hyperventilation and extreme anxiety. Prozac side effects

Restlessness Aggravated - A constantly worsening troubled state of mind characterized by the person being increasingly nervous, unable to relax, and easily angered. Prozac side effects

Somnolence - Feeling sleepy all the time or having a condition of semi-consciousness. Prozac side effects

Suicide Attempt - An unsuccessful deliberate attack on one’s own life with the intention of ending it. Prozac side effects

Suicidal Tendency - Most likely will attempt to kill oneself. Prozac side effects

Tremulousness Nervous - Very jumpy, shaky, and uneasy, while feeling fearful and timid. The condition is characterized by thoughts dreading the future, involuntary quivering, trembling, and feeling distressed and suddenly upset. Prozac side effects

Yawning - Involuntary opening of the mouth with deep inhalation of air. Prozac side effects

REPRODUCTIVE FEMALE

Breast Neoplasm - A tumor or cancer, of either of the two milk-secreting organs on the chest of a woman. Prozac side effects

Menorrhagia - Abnormally heavy menstrual period or a menstrual flow that has continued for an unusually long period of time. Prozac side effects

Menstrual Cramps - Painful, involuntary uterus contractions that women experience around the time of their menstrual period, sometimes causing pain in the lower back and thighs. Prozac side effects

Menstrual Disorder - A disturbance or derangement in the normal function of a woman’s menstrual period. Prozac side effects

Pelvic Inflammation - The reaction of the body to infectious, allergic, or chemical irritation, which, in turn, causes tissue irritation, injury, or bacterial infection characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function. The reaction usually begins in the uterus and spreads to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and other areas in the hipbone region of the body. Prozac side effects

Premenstrual Syndrome - Various physical and mental symptoms commonly experienced by women of childbearing age usually 2 to 7 days before the start of their monthly period. There are over 150 symptoms including eating binges, behavioral changes, moodiness, irritability, fatigue, fluid retention, breast tenderness, headaches, bloating, anxiety, and depression. The symptoms cease shortly after the period begins, and disappear with menopause. Prozac side effects

Spotting Between Menses - Abnormal bleeding between periods. Unusual spotting between menstrual cycles. Prozac side effects

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (ORGANS INVOLVED IN BREATHING)

Asthma - A disease of the breathing system initiated by an allergic reaction or a chemical, with repeated attacks of coughing, sticky mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the chest. The disease can reach a state where it stops a person from exhaling, leading to unconsciousness and death. Prozac side effects

Breath Shortness - Unnatural breathing, using a lot of effort resulting in not enough air taken in by the body. Prozac side effects

Bronchitis - Inflammation of the two main breathing tubes leading from the windpipe to the lungs. The disease is marked by coughing, a low-grade fever, chest pain, and hoarseness, caused by an allergic reaction. Prozac side effects

Coughing - A cough is the response to an irritation, such as mucus, that causes the muscles controlling the breathing process to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily to keep the air passages free from the irritating material. Prozac side effects

Laryngitis - Inflammation of the voice box characterized by hoarseness, sore throat, and coughing. It can be caused by straining the voice or exposure to infectious, allergic or chemical irritation. Prozac side effects

Nasal Congestion - The presence of an abnormal amount of fluid in the nose. Prozac side effects

Pneumonia Tracheitis - Bacterial infection of the air passageways and lungs that causes redness, swelling and pain in the windpipe. Other symptoms are high fever, chills, pain in the chest, difficulty breathing, and coughing with mucus discharge. Prozac side effects

Rhinitis - Chemical irritation causing pain, redness and swelling in the mucus membranes of the nose. Prozac side effects

Sinus Congestion - The mucus-lined areas of the bones in the face that are thought to help warm and moisten air to the nose. These areas become clogged with excess fluid or become infected. Prozac side effects

Sinus Headache - An abnormal amount of fluid in the hollows of the facial bone structure, especially around the nose. This excess fluid creates pressure, causing pain in the head. Prozac side effects

Sinusitis - The body reacting to chemical irritation causing redness, swelling and pain in the area of the hollows in the facial bones especially around the nose. Prozac side effects

SKELETAL

Neck/Shoulder Pain - Hurtful sensations of the nerve endings caused by damage to the tissues in the neck and shoulder, signaling danger of disease. Prozac side effects

SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN, LEGS AND ARMS)

Acne - Eruptions of the oil glands of the skin, especially on the face, marked by pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, bumps, and more severely, by cysts and scarring. Prozac side effects

Alopecia - The loss of hair, baldness. Prozac side effects

Angioedema - Intense itching and swelling welts on the skin called hives caused by an allergic reaction to internal or external agents. The reaction is common to a food or a drug. Chronic cases can last for a long period of time. Prozac side effects

Dermatitis - Generally irritated skin that can be caused by any of a number of irritating conditions, such as parasites, fungus, bacteria, or foreign substances causing an allergic reaction. It is a general inflammation of the skin. Prozac side effects

Dry Lips - The lack of normal moisture in the fleshy folds that surround the mouth. Prozac side effects

Dry Skin - The lack of normal moisture/oils in the surface layer of the body. The skin is the body’s largest organ. Prozac side effects

Epidermal Necrolysis - An abnormal condition in which a large portion of the skin becomes intensely red and peels off like a second-degree burn. Often the symptoms include blistering. Prozac side effects

Eczema - A severe or continuing skin disease marked by redness, crusting and scaling, with watery blisters and itching. It is often difficult to treat and will sometimes go away only to reappear again. Prozac side effects

Folliculitis - Inflammation of a follicle (small body sac), especially a hair follicle. A hair follicle contains the root of a hair. Prozac side effects

Furunculosis - Skin boils that show up repeatedly. Prozac side effects

Lipoma - A tumor of mostly fat cells that is not health endangering. Prozac side effects

Pruritus - Extreme itching of often-undamaged skin. Prozac side effects

Rash - A skin eruption or discoloration that may or may not be itching, tingling, burning, or painful. It may be caused by an allergy, a skin irritation or a skin disease. Prozac side effects

Skin Nodule - A bulge, knob, swelling or outgrowth in the skin that is a mass of tissue or cells. Prozac side effects

RELATED TO THE SENSES

Conjunctivitis - Infection of the membrane that covers the eyeball and lines the eyelid, caused by a virus, allergic reaction, or an irritating chemical. It is characterized by redness, a discharge of fluid and itching. Prozac side effects

Dry Eyes - Not enough moisture in the eyes. Prozac side effects

Earache - Pain in the ear. Prozac side effects

Eye Infection - The invasion of the eye tissue by a bacteria, virus, fungus, etc, causing damage to the tissue, with toxicity. Infection spreading in the body progresses into disease. Prozac side effects

Eye Irritation - An inflammation of the eye. Prozac side effects

Metallic Taste - A range of taste impairment from distorted taste to a complete loss of taste. Prozac side effects

Pupils Dilated - Abnormal expansion of the black circular opening in the center of the eye. Prozac side effects

Taste Alteration - Abnormal flavor detection in food. Prozac side effects

Tinnitus - A buzzing, ringing, or whistling sound in one or both ears occurring from the use of certain drugs. Prozac side effects

Vision Abnormal - Normal images are seen differently by the viewer than by others. Prozac side effects

Vision Blurred - Eyesight is dim or indistinct and hazy in outline or appearance. Prozac side effects

Visual Disturbance - Eyesight is interfered with or interrupted. Some disturbances are light sensitivity and the inability to easily distinguish colors. Prozac side effects

URINARY SYSTEM

Blood in Urine - Blood is present when one empties the liquid waste product of the kidneys through the bladder by urinating in the toilet, turning the water pink to bright red. Or you can see spots of blood in the water after urinating. Prozac side effects

Dysuria - Difficult or painful urination. Prozac side effects

Kidney Stone - Small hard masses of salt deposits that the kidney forms. Prozac side effects

Urinary Frequency - Having to urinate more often than usual or between unusually short time periods. Prozac side effects

Urinary Tract Infection - An invasion of bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc., of the system in the body. This starts with the kidneys, which eliminate urine from the body. If the invasion goes unchecked, it can injure tissue and progress into disease. Prozac side effects

Urinary Urgency - A sudden compelling urge to urinate, accompanied by discomfort in the bladder. Prozac side effects

UROGENITAL (URINARY TRACT AND/OR GENITAL STRUCTURES OR FUNCTIONS)

Anorgasmia - Failure to experience an orgasm. Prozac side effects

Ejaculation Disorder - Dysfunction of the discharge of semen during orgasm. Prozac side effects

Menstrual Disorder - Dysfunction of the discharge during the monthly menstrual cycle. Prozac side effects

VIOLENT OR PHYSICALLY DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS

Acute Renal Failure - The kidneys stop excreting waste products properly, leading to rapid poisoning (toxicity) in the body. Prozac side effects

Anaphylaxis - A violent, sudden, and severe drop in blood pressure caused by a re-exposure to a foreign protein or a second dosage of a drug that may be fatal unless emergency treatment is given right away. Prozac side effects

Grand Mal Seizures (or Convulsions) - A recurring sudden, violent and involuntary attack of muscle spasms with a loss of consciousness. Prozac side effects

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - A life threatening, rare reaction to an anti-psychotic drug marked by fever, muscular rigidity, changed mental status, and dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Prozac side effects

Pancreatitis - Chemical irritation with redness, swelling, and pain in the pancreas where digestive enzymes and hormones are secreted. Prozac side effects

QT Prolongation - A very fast heart rhythm disturbance that is too fast for the heart to beat effectively so the blood to the brain falls, causing a sudden loss of consciousness and may cause sudden cardiac death. Prozac side effects

Rhabdomyolysis - The breakdown and release of muscle fibers into the circulatory system. Some of the fibers are poisonous to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage. Prozac side effects

Serotonin Syndrome - A disorder brought on by excessive levels of serotonin. It is caused by drugs and can be fatal. Symptoms include euphoria, drowsiness, sustained and rapid eye movement, agitation, reflexes overreacting, rapid muscle contractions, abnormal movements of the foot, clumsiness, feeling drunk and dizzy without any intake of alcohol, jaw muscles contracting and relaxing excessively, muscle twitching, high body temperature, rigid body, rotating mental status - including confusion and excessive happiness - diarrhea and loss of consciousness. Prozac side effects

Thrombocytopenia - An abnormal decrease in the number of blood platelets in the circulatory system. A decrease in platelets would cause a decrease in the ability of the blood to clot when necessary. Prozac side effects

Torsades de Pointes – An unusually rapid heart rhythm starting in the lower heart chambers. If the short bursts of rapid heart rhythm continue for a prolonged period, it can degenerate into a more rapid rhythm and can be fatal. Prozac side effects