Expert answer:
The Side effects of fluoxetine more common (occurring in more than 10% of cases) are:
- Headache, insomnia, drowsiness, nervousness, anxiety;
- Tiredness (fatigue), tremor;
- Decreased libido (sexual desire);
- Diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, decreased appetite.
Other side effects considered common (occurring in 1 to 10% of cases):
- Palpitation, chest pain, increased blood pressure;
- Dizziness, trouble sleeping, abnormal dreams, restlessness, forgetfulness;
- Constipation, flatulence, vomiting, altered taste, increased appetite, loss or gain in weight;
- Blurred vision;
- Frequent urination;
- Pain in the ear, sinusitis, bleeding in the nose;
- Disorders of ejaculation, impotence, gynecological bleeding;
- Skin rash, itching and redness.
The appearance of side effects from the use of fluoxetine should be reported to the physician.
