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Prozac (SSRI) (fluoxetine)
Generic Name: fluoxetine
Drug Class(es): selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
FDA Recommended Age: 8 and older
Commonly Used to Treat: OCD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders
Prozac (SSRI) Side Effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Prozac (SSRI):
Abnormal dreams; anxiety; decreased sexual desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; flu-like symptoms (eg, fever, chills, muscle aches); flushing; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; runny nose; sore throat; stomach upset; trouble sleeping; weakness; yawning.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Prozac (SSRI):
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; chest pain; confusion; decreased concentration; decreased coordination; exaggerated reflexes; excessive sweating; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; increased hunger, thirst, or urination; joint or wrist aches or pain; memory loss; new or worsening agitation, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness, or inability to sit still; persistent or severe ringing in the ears;persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent anxiety, trouble sleeping, or weakness; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or headache; significant weight loss; stomach pain; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; trouble urinating; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual or severe mental or mood changes; unusual swelling; unusual weakness; vision changes; worsening of depression.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Other OCD Medications
- Zoloft (SSRI);
- Xanax;
- Wellbutrin;
- Vivactil (tricyclic);
- Valium;
- Tranxene;
- Tofranil-PM (tricyclic);
- Tofranil (tricyclic);
- Surmontil (tricyclic);
- Sinequan (tricyclic);
- Sarafem (SSRI);
- Remeron;
- Prozac (SSRI);
- Pristiq;
- Pexeva (SSRI);
- Paxil CR;
- Paxil (SSRI);
- Parnate (MAOI);
- Pamelor (tricyclic);
- oxazepam (generic only);
- Norpramin (tricyclic);
- Nardil (MAOI);
- Marplan (MAOI);
- Luvox CR;
- Luvox (SSRI);
- Ludiomil (tricyclic);
- Librium;
- Klonopin;
- Emsam;
- Elavil (tricyclic);
- Effexor (SNRI);
- Desyrel;
- Cymbalta (SNRI);
- Celexa (SSRI);
- BuSpar;
- Aventyl (tricyclic);
- Ativan;
- Asendin;
- Anafranil (tricyclic);
Other Anxiety Medications
- Zyprexa;
- Zoloft (SSRI);
- Xanax;
- Wellbutrin;
- Vivactil (tricyclic);
- Vistaril;
- Valium;
- Triavil;
- Tranxene;
- Tofranil-PM (tricyclic);
- Tofranil (tricyclic);
- Tenormin;
- Surmontil (tricyclic);
- Sinequan (tricyclic);
- Seroquel;
- Serax;
- Sarafem (SSRI);
- Risperdal;
- Remeron;
- Prozac (SSRI);
- Pristiq;
- Pexeva (SSRI);
- Pertofrane;
- Paxil (SSRI);
- Parnate (MAOI);
- Pamelor (tricyclic);
- oxazepam (generic only);
- Norpramin (tricyclic);
- Niravam;
- Nardil (MAOI);
- Minipress;
- Marplan (MAOI);
- Lyrica;
- Luvox CR;
- Luvox (SSRI);
- Ludiomil (tricyclic);
- Librium;
- Lexapro (SSRI);
- Klonopin;
- Inderal;
- Emsam;
- Elavil (tricyclic);
- Effexor (SNRI);
- Desyrel;
- Cymbalta (SNRI);
- Celexa (SSRI);
- Catapres;
- BuSpar;
- Aventyl (tricyclic);
- Ativan;
- Atarax;
- Asendin;
- Anafranil (tricyclic);
- Adapin;
- Abilify;
Other Depression Medications
- Zyban;
- Zoloft (SSRI);
- Wellbutrin;
- Vivactil (tricyclic);
- Triavil;
- Tofranil-PM (tricyclic);
- Tofranil (tricyclic);
- Symbyax (Prozac & Zyprexa);
- Surmontil (tricyclic);
- Sinequan (tricyclic);
- Serzone;
- Sarafem (SSRI);
- Remeron Soltab;
- Remeron;
- Prozac (SSRI);
- Pristiq;
- Pexeva (SSRI);
- Paxil CR;
- Paxil (SSRI);
- Parnate (MAOI);
- Pamelor (tricyclic);
- Norpramin (tricyclic);
- Niravam;
- Nardil (MAOI);
- Marplan (MAOI);
- Luvox CR;
- Luvox (SSRI);
- Ludiomil (tricyclic);
- Lithobid;
- Lexapro (SSRI);
- fluoxetine;
- Eskalith;
- Endep;
- Emsam;
- Eldepryl;
- Elavil (tricyclic);
- Effexor XR;
- Effexor (SNRI);
- Desyrel;
- Cymbalta (SNRI);
- Celexa (SSRI);
- Aventyl (tricyclic);
- Asendin;
Other Bipolar Disorder Medications
- Zyprexa Zydis;
- Zyprexa Relprevv;
- Zyprexa;
- Zoloft (SSRI);
- Wellbutrin;
- Trileptal;
- Thorazine;
- thioridazine (generic only);
- Tegretol XR;
- Tegretol;
- Stelazine;
- Seroquel;
- Saphris;
- Risperdal;
- Prozac (SSRI);
- perphenazine (generic only);
- Orap;
- Navane;
- Moban;
- Loxitane;
- Lithobid;
- Lexapro (SSRI);
- Lamictal;
- Invega;
- Haldol;
- Geodon;
- fluphenazine (generic only);
- Fanapt;
- Effexor XR;
- Effexor (SNRI);
- Depakote;
- Cymbalta (SNRI);
- Clozaril;
- Celexa (SSRI);
- Carbatrol;
- Abilify;
Other Eating Disorder Medications
Diagnosis
Signs and Symptoms of Autism
Children with autism generally have problems in three crucial areas of development — social interaction, communication and behavior. But autism symptoms vary greatly and two children with the same diagnosis may behave quite differently. In most cases, severe autism is marked by a complete inability to communicate and interact with other people.
The onset of symptoms, regardless of the age of diagnosis, is prior to 3 years of age. Some children show signs of autism in early infancy. Other children may develop normally for the first few months or years of life but then suddenly become withdrawn, become aggressive or lose language skills they’ve already acquired.
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