{"id":53464,"date":"2022-10-11T21:12:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T01:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=53464"},"modified":"2024-09-19T13:06:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T17:06:30","slug":"fluoxetine-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/fluoxetine-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluoxetine side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#common-fluoxetine-side-effects\">Common fluoxetine side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#serious-side-effects\">Serious side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#weight-loss\">Weight loss<\/a> | <a href=\"#decreased-libido\">Decreased libido<\/a> | <a href=\"#diarrhea\">Diarrhea<\/a> | <a href=\"#side-effects-timeline\">Side effects timeline<\/a> | <a href=\"#contraindications\">Contraindications<\/a> | <a href=\"#warnings\">Warnings<\/a> | <a href=\"#interactions\">Interactions<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-avoid-side-effects\">How to avoid side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-treat-side-effects\">How to treat side effects<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluoxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014better known by its brand-name version, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prozac\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prozac<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014is a generic prescription antidepressant prescribed for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/depression-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">major depressive disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MDD), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/ocd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obsessive-compulsive disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (OCD), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anxiety-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the eating disorder <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/anorexia-vs-bulimia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bulimia nervosa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved fluoxetine in combination with the antipsychotic medication <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/olanzapine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">olanzapine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for treatment-resistant depression or depressive episodes associated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bipolar disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/ssris\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), fluoxetine helps reset chemicals in parts of the brain responsible for mood control. Like all drugs that affect the nervous system, fluoxetine commonly produces a variety of side effects, but many can be managed or prevented.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-fluoxetine-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of fluoxetine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By far the most common side effect of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluoxetine-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluoxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is insomnia. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e9ee6e93-4a57-4fd1-a417-3944484dd32c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In clinical trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anywhere from 16% to 33% of test subjects reported problems sleeping. The incidence varied, however, on the condition being treated and the size of the dose. The other most frequently reported side effects were nausea, headache, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/115305\/fluoxetine\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of fluoxetine are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness or fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yawning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ejaculation dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nasal congestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal dreams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flushing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flatulence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nosebleed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of fluoxetine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most serious side effects of fluoxetine include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug-induced movement problems (extrapyramidal effects)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts and behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal heartbeats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mania or hypomania<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angle-closure glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarring of the lung (pulmonary fibrosis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged or painful erections (priapism)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss is not very common when taking fluoxetine. In the initial clinical trials, about 2% of patients taking fluoxetine reported <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c88f33ed-6dfb-4c5e-bc01-d8e36dd97299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as opposed to 1% who were taking a placebo. However, 10% of trial participants had problems with decreased appetite. For this reason, fluoxetine is sometimes used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for weight loss, but the results are not the best. As with any drug, if your weight goes down unexpectedly, inform the prescribing healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our mental health newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Mental Health Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"decreased-libido\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased libido<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine, like other SSRIs, can decrease both sexual interest and function. In clinical trials, 4% of participating patients taking fluoxetine lost some interest in sex, significantly greater than the 1% of patients given a placebo. In addition, some men experience ejaculation problems, and some women have reported difficulty reaching orgasm while taking fluoxetine. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8061302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine and other SSRIs do reduce genital sensitivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Get medical advice if one\u2019s sex life is affected by fluoxetine. The good news is that genital sensitivity, sexual desire, and sexual function should return to normal when SSRIs are stopped.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"diarrhea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In clinical studies, 11% of participants had at least one diarrhea episode, but 7% of people taking an inert placebo did, too. So fluoxetine can definitely cause diarrhea. Talk to the prescriber. However, if diarrhea gets pretty bad or doesn\u2019t get better, get medical attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine side effects in females<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0924977X0100089X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be more effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an antidepressant in women of reproductive age than either older women or men. However, there is no agreement that men and women may have gender-specific differences in side effects. All that can be said is that fluoxetine affects people differently, whether for good or bad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects-timeline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How soon do fluoxetine side effects start?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some possible side effects such as insomnia, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, and diarrhea could be experienced after the first dose or within the first few days of treatment. These adverse effects may improve over time. Other side effects may take a few weeks of treatment before becoming a problem. These include sexual problems, fatigue, loss of appetite, and many of the worst side effects such as suicidality and heart problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do fluoxetine side effects last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that most side effects such as insomnia, diarrhea, and drowsiness usually get better after the drug is discontinued. It may take a few days since it can take almost two weeks to clear just half a dose of fluoxetine from the body. Some side effects, such as genital numbing, sexual problems, sleeplessness, and suicidal thoughts, may linger for two or more weeks after the drug is stopped.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the long-term side effects of fluoxetine?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine is often used safely for months or years. There are specific side effects due to the long-term use of the drug. However, some severe side effects such as heart problems or glaucoma may have lifelong consequences even after the drug has been stopped.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"contraindications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine contraindications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only people who should never take fluoxetine are those who are allergic to the drug or other SSRIs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children, adolescents, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and older adults can take fluoxetine. However, healthcare providers are cautious about giving it to kids and teens because of the risk of worsening depression and suicidal thoughts. They are also cautious about women taking fluoxetine during the third trimester of pregnancy because of possible risks to the baby when it\u2019s born. The same applies to breastfeeding. Because fluoxetine is present in breast milk, it is not recommended for nursing women.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine warnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though only contraindicated for people allergic to SSRIs, fluoxetine may still cause problems in certain populations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black box warning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine\u2014like all other SSRIs\u2014contains a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/black-box-warning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black box warning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about the risk of worsening depression and suicidality. The overall incidence is between 0.1% and 1%, but the risk is very high in children, adolescents, and young adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cautions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have health conditions that may cause problems when they\u2019re put on fluoxetine, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heart problems: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone with congestive heart failure, electrolyte imbalance, a recent heart attack, or a family history of heart rhythm abnormalities may need to be checked regularly to make sure fluoxetine is not causing heart problems. The use of certain other drugs at the same time as fluoxetine may increase this risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Poor metabolizers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people don\u2019t break down fluoxetine very well, putting them at risk for heart problems, too. Doses may need to be reduced.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bleeding disorders: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine can interfere with blood clotting, so it\u2019s risky when given to people who already have bleeding problems. This risk increases in patients who are on other drugs which affect their ability to form clots such as aspirin, NSAIDs, and warfarin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diabetes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine can cause low blood sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>History of seizures: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine should be used cautiously in patients with a history of seizure disorder..<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Older people: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a greater risk of side effects and low sodium.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dehydration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Low sodium is also a potentially serious risk in people who are low on fluids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bipolar disorder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is believed that a depressive episode may be the initial presentation in bipolar disorder. It is thought that initiating treatment with an antidepressant alone may increase the chance of a mixed or manic episode. Patients being seen for a depressive episode should be adequately screened for bipolar disorder. This may lead your physician to make a different choice for initial therapy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Uncorrected narrow angles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with narrow angles in their eyes can get angle closure glaucoma, a rapidly progressing glaucoma that can end in blindness in just a few days. Fluoxetine raises that risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuse and dependence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine has not been associated with abuse, drug seeking, or withdrawal. The sudden discontinuation of fluoxetine can precipitate unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, so talk to the prescribing healthcare provider about the best way to stop the medicine if it\u2019s causing problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking too much fluoxetine can be fatal, so a suspected overdose will need emergency medical treatment. If unsure, watch for symptoms of an overdose such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleepiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racing heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than a few drugs can cause problems with fluoxetine. There are many of them, so think of them in terms of the problems they may cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart problems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine can cause the heart to beat all wrong, so the following drugs can never be combined with fluoxetine:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/antipsychotics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antipsychotic medications<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pimozide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pimozide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/thioridazine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thioridazine<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cerdelga (eliglustat)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though not prohibited, heart rhythm drugs combined with fluoxetine can also raise the risk of abnormal heartbeats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A potentially fatal side effect, the risk of serotonin syndrome is increased when combined with the following drugs that also raise serotonin in the brain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/maois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAOIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are never combined with fluoxetine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other SSRIs such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/paxil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paxil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/paroxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paroxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/snris\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNRIs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tricyclic-antidepressants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricyclic antidepressants<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antipsychotic medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bipolar disorder medications such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lithium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lithium<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphetamines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/adhd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADHD medications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/opioids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opioids<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/anticonvulsants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anticonvulsants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ergot drugs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/migraine-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">migraine drugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/antiemetics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-nausea medications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkinson\u2019s disease medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some over-the-counter supplements such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/l-tryptophan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tryptophan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/st-johns-wort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John\u2019s wort<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because fluoxetine interferes with blood clotting, taking fluoxetine along with drugs that also block blood clotting creates an increased risk for bleeding:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood thinners such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/warfarin-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warfarin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/nsaids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/aspirin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aspirin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/naproxen-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">naproxen<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other problem drugs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine is broken down by a certain liver enzyme. Some drugs tie up that enzyme, so fluoxetine levels in the body could then build up, raising the risk of side effects. The list of these drugs is long, so make sure the prescribing healthcare provider or the pharmacist is aware of all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and even supplements that are being taken. They\u2019ll be able to spot the problem drugs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid fluoxetine side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects of fluoxetine are not entirely avoidable, but a few tips can help keep them at arm\u2019s length:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Tell the prescriber about all medical conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first place to start is a complete medical history. In this way, the prescribing healthcare professional can take measures to prevent some of the most serious side effects. The most important are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bipolar disorder or a history of mania<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncorrected narrow angles or a history of narrow-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney or urination problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy or pregnancy plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding or breastfeeding plans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Tell the prescriber about any drugs being taken<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step two is to tell the healthcare provider about all drugs being taken. Make a complete list and keep it on hand at all times. For fluoxetine, the most important are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAO inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antidepressants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antidepressant medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anxiety drugs, antipsychotics, bipolar medications, or similar mental health drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphetamines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraine medications called triptans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opioids like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tramadol-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tramadol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fentanyl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fentanyl<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood thinners\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplements or herbal remedies like St. John\u2019s wort or tryptophan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Follow all instructions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do what the healthcare provider, pharmacist, and prescribing label say to do. Don\u2019t change the dose. A missed dose can be taken as soon as it\u2019s remembered, but not if it\u2019s almost time for the next dose. Just take the next dose as scheduled, but don\u2019t add to the dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Take the dose in the morning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping is the most common problem associated with fluoxetine. To avoid this problem, take the daily dose early in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Do not drink alcohol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness and dizziness are also major problems. Drinking will only make them worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Avoid some pain relievers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When combined with fluoxetine, NSAIDs can cause abdominal pain and bleeding, as well as bruising and bleeding elsewhere. Put those drugs on hold for a while and use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/acetaminophen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acetaminophen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Eat a healthy diet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight changes could be a problem, so start right away with a healthy diet. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-treat-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat side effects of fluoxetine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a good chance that anyone on fluoxetine will have some problems. Fortunately, most will not be serious, but they could be. Here\u2019s what to do just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness and dizziness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While not much can be done to help to make dizziness or drowsiness better, a few measures can keep one safe from falls and injuries. Stand up slowly, move carefully, and remove any obstacles that can cause injuries if fallen on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight changes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unwanted increase or decrease in weight, though sometimes welcome, should be told to the prescriber. Consider talking with a dietitian or nutritionist. Chances are that the best treatment is a change in diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium could rapidly become a serious problem, so call the prescribing healthcare provider when noticing symptoms such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard way to treat mild cases of low sodium is to increase salt intake. However, seizures are a sign of serious sodium depletion, so emergency medical treatment is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts and behaviors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any person exhibiting suicidal thoughts and behaviors requires immediate medical help. That person\u2019s safety is of paramount and immediate concern, so call the prescriber, a healthcare professional, or mental health professional at any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c88f33ed-6dfb-4c5e-bc01-d8e36dd97299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significant sign of suicidality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicide attempts or plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking or thinking about suicide or death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New or sudden changes in mood or behavior<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New or worsening depression or anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggressive, hostile, or violent behavior<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reckless or risky behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agitation, restlessness, irritability, or anger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic attacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme increase in activity or talking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs like fluoxetine may cause serotonin levels in the brain to get too high and essentially put the brain into overdrive. Serotonin syndrome is usually uncomfortable at the very least and can be life-threatening at the very worst. Get emergency medical help at any sign of serotonin syndrome including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rigid muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flushing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallucinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common fluoxetine side effects | Serious side effects | Weight loss | Decreased libido | Diarrhea | Side effects timeline | Contraindications | Warnings | Interactions | How to avoid side effects | How to treat side effects Fluoxetine\u2014better known by its brand-name version, Prozac\u2014is a generic prescription antidepressant prescribed for major depressive disorder (MDD), [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":53467,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4589],"tags":[451,12752,450],"coauthors":[8861],"class_list":["post-53464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drug-info","tag-depression","tag-medication-side-effects","tag-mental-health","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fluoxetine side effects and how to avoid them | SingleCare<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Weight loss, decreased libido, and diarrhea are common fluoxetine side effects. 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