More Facts About Prozac

Please note that you should not take Mellaril (Thioridazine) with Prozac. If you stop taking Prozac, do not take Mellaril within 5 weeks, because you could die. Mellaril can cause heart rhythm problems. Also, do not take pimozide (Orap), which is an antipsychotic medication.

If you have any medical conditions you must inform your doctor before you start taking Prozac. If you have a history of seizures, bipolar disorder you must tell your doctor before you start taking Prozac. Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you cannot take Prozac because the medication may harm your baby.

If you take Prozac, you cannot take medicines that contain fluoxetine hydrochloride like Symbyax and Sarafem, because you might overdose.

You should never take two doses of Prozac, if you miss one dose. Just take the next dose when you are supposed to. You should always follow your doctor's orders when taking Prozac. Don't take more or less than what you were instructed to take. Also, do not stop taking your medication suddenly. Your doctor may be able to lower your dose before you stop taking it completely. If you think you have overdosed on Prozac, please call the poison control center, your doctor or get emergency treatment.

Prozac can be takes with or without food.  Your doctor might have you take Prozac once a day or once a week.

Prozac can cause drowsiness and sleepiness for some people. You may have slow reactions and you might not be able to think clearly, so please do not drive, operate machinery or do anything that is dangerous, until you get used to the medication and know how the medicine affects you.

Side Effects For Prozac

Prozac may cause side effects for some people such as Serotonin Syndrome, severe allergic reactions, abnormal bleeding, mania, seizures, loss of appetite, low salt levels in the blood. Call your doctor if you experience agitation, hallucinations, problems with coordination, a racing heart beat, over-active reflexes, fever, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions like swelling to the face, eyes and mouth or trouble breathing. If you bleed or become bruised, call your doctor. Also, tell him if you experience mania,

confusion, weakness, memory problems or you feel unsteady. You may experience other side effects, so please monitor how you feel. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, please call your doctor or mental health doctor. He may be able to adjust or lower your dose. In addition, he can put you on a new medication of Prozac is not right for you. Keep in mind that for some people. the side effects are minimal and some people may not experience any side effects, but you should always use caution when taking any medication.