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Fluoxetine side effects

Aggregated from 1 medical source. Not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional.

19 side effects

Side effectFrequencyNHS
Nauseavery commonFeeling sick (nausea)
Headachevery rareHeadaches, having trouble focusing, having memory problems, cannot think clearly, having a seizure or fit, or losing your balance
InsomniacommonBeing unable to sleep
DiarrheacommonDiarrhoea
FatiguecommonFeeling tired or weak
Weight gainrareGaining weight
Weight lossrareLosing weight
Menstrual changesrareChanges in periods such as heavy bleeding, spotting, or bleeding between periods
EuphoriarareFeelings of overwhelming happiness (euphoria), excessive enthusiasm or excitement, or a feeling of restlessness
Gum bleedingrareBleeding from the gums or getting bruises that appear without a reason or that get bigger
HematuriarareCoughing up blood, or having blood in your pee
Gastrointestinal bleedingrareHaving black or red poo, or blood in your vomit
Chest painvery rareChest pain or pressure, or shortness of breath
Dizzinessvery rareSevere dizziness or passing out
Prolonged erectionvery rarePainful erections that last longer than 2 hours
Cognitive impairmentvery rareHeadaches, having trouble focusing, having memory problems, cannot think clearly, having a seizure or fit, or losing your balance
Suicidal thoughtsvery rareThoughts about harming yourself or ending your life
Erectile dysfunctionSexual side effects, such as problems getting an erection or a lower sex drive
Decreased libidoSexual side effects, such as problems getting an erection or a lower sex drive

2 additional sourcesdidn't return structured side-effect data: Mayo Clinic, MedlinePlus.

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