Prozac may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease.
Special Information if You
Are Pregnant or Breast-feeding
Prozac should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the
risks and benefits with your doctor.
Prozac passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Prozac is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Possible Prozac Side Effects
Prozac side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity,
inform your doctor as soon as possible.
More common Prozac side effects may include: nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, drowsiness, sweating, or upset stomach may occur.
Less common Prozac side effects may include: loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, unusual or severe mental/mood changes, uncontrolled movements (tremor), decreased interest in sex, flu-like symptoms.
Rare Prozac side effects may include: vision changes, trouble swallowing, swelling or white spots on the mouth and/or tongue, changes in sexual ability, painful and/or prolonged erection.
Very rare Prozac side effects, but still serious, may include: fainting, irregular/fast heartbeat.
Symptoms of a Prozac allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
Important
Take your Prozac prescription as prescribed.
