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2. Prozac Side Effects When Starting Or Increasing Dose - Walrus...

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   The side effects are generally mild and self-limiting however. In most cases, side effects tend to subside in a few weeks. Below, we list the common side effects of Prozac (fluoxetine), especially when starting or increasing you dose and discuss them in detail. Prozac (Fluoxetine) Side Effects. Gastrointestinal

3. Starting Fluoxetine - Side Effects & What To Expect - Walrus...

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   If side effects do occur, the following are some possibilities. SSRI's are well known to cause GI-related (gastrointestinal) problems including nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, heartburn-like symptoms, constipation, gassiness, vomiting and/or weight loss. These side effects are listed in the order they are most likely to occur ...

4. Should You Take Prozac (Fluoxetine) In The Morning Or At Night?

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   Insomnia is a common side effect of Prozac, with some studies reporting an incidence rate as high as 33%. Taking it in the morning is thought to decrease the risk of sleeping problems. In fact, when Prozac is first started, or when you increase your dose, many individuals experience feeling somewhat energized. Per the prescribing information:

5. How To Switch From Prozac To A Different SSRI - Walrus Health

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   Often times, excess serotonergic side effects can occur when switching too quickly from Prozac to another SSRI, such as Zoloft. We discuss this below in greater detail. Switching From Prozac To Another SSRI. Prozac (fluoxetine) is classified as a SSRI and is unique in that it has an extremely long half-life relative to other drugs in the SSRI ...

6. Switching From Prozac To Paxil - Walrus Health

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   Although many of the warnings, cautions, contraindications, and drug interactions are the same, side effects may be more or less commonly experienced depending on the SSRI. Side Effects. According to the prescribing information, common side effects of fluoxetine can include: Nausea; Sleepiness, lack of energy, or insomnia; Abnormal dreams ...

7. How To Switch Antidepressants - Prozac To Zoloft - Walrus Health

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   How To Switch Antidepressants - Prozac To Zoloft. In this article we discuss various options for switching between two common drugs in the SSRI class, Prozac and Zoloft. Switching between antidepressant drugs is very common. Over 60% of people who start on an antidepressant medication for the first time don't achieve the desired results!

8. Does Prozac Cause Weight Gain? - Walrus Health

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   Change in weight is a well-known side effect of many SSRI (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor) medications. Weight gain specifically can at times be substantial, depending on the individual and the medication being used. However, out of all the SSRI medications currently available, Prozac (fluoxetine) is associated with the least weight gain.

9. Side Effects Of Increasing Prozac (Fluoxetine) - Walrus Health

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   My question is will I get side effects with this change? Answer. It's possible you may have a slight increase in side effects after taking a 40 mg dose of fluoxetine, but they should level off with consistent dosing. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are well known to cause dose dependent side effects, including:

10. How Decrease Prozac (Fluoxetine) By 10 mg - Walrus Health

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    It is important to remember however that it may take some time to realize a decrease in side effects (again, due to the long half-life of the drug). If your doctor is recommending a taper to decrease from 30 mg to 20 mg, you may need to use Prozac tablets, as they can be cut, making it easier to taper by small amounts. References

11. Switching From Zoloft (Sertraline) To Prozac (Fluoxetine) -...

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    Before we discuss the two most common methods for switching from one SSRI (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor) to another, I want to point out that many patients do find that switching between different drugs in the same class (from Zoloft to Prozac in this example) can be effective.