Along with its needed effects, fluoxetine (the active ingredient contained in Prozac) may cause some unwanted effects
Antipsychotic and SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) medications are known for affecting body temperature regulation and heat sensitivity
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It happens rarely (in less than 1 in 100 people), but some people may have serious side effects when taking fluoxetine
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Fluoxetine is a widely used antidepressant that can cause various side effects, ranging from mild to serious
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This medicine works by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain
In addition to insomnia, anxiety and nervousness are other activating side effects of Prozac
Some of the rare but severe ones include bleeding, seizures, serotonin syndrome, and suicidal thoughts
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
Gastro-intestinal disturbances, headache, anxiety, dizziness, paraesthesia, electric shock sensation in the head, neck, and spine, tinnitus, sleep disturbances, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms, and sweating are the most common features of abrupt withdrawal of an SSRI or marked reduction of the dose; palpitation and visual disturbances can Fluoxetine usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks to work
Antipsychotic and SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) medications are known for affecting body temperature regulation and heat sensitivity, especially when the dose is on the higher side; however, this is a side effect that is not often discussed with individuals when being prescribed
Fluoxetine has also been used to treat body dysmorphic disorder, hot sweats, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and Raynaud’s
Learn more about its uses, interactions, and mechanism of action at DrugBank Online
Prozac is a brand (trade) name for fluoxetine which may be used to treat some mood or eating disorders
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Fluoxetine is a 2nd generation antidepressant categorized as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
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It is also known by the trade names Prozac, Prozep, Olena and Oxactin
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