Prozac has been linked to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) in babies born to women who took Prozac after the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Prozac has also been linked to withdrawal symptoms in babies born to mothers taking the drug.

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Adults sometimes suffer sexual dysfunction in the form of decreased sexual desire, enjoyment, or ability to have orgasms.

There are many other side effects that have been linked to Prozac. Those identified as frequently occurring during Prozac trials include:

• Chest pain
• Chills
• Hemorrhage
• Hypertension
• Palpitations
• Increased appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weight gain
• Agitation
• Amnesia
• Confusion
• Sleep disorder
• Ear pain
• Taste perversion
• Urinary frequency

Possible Prozac side effects that occurred infrequently in drug trials include:

• Suicide attempts, including intentional overdoses
• Pelvic pain
• Malaise
• Chills and fever
• Angina
• Migraine
• Heart attack
• Tachycardia
• Vascular headache
• Colitis
• Esophagitis
• Gastritis
• Gastroenteritis
• Gum hemorrhage
• Increased salivation
• Abnormal liver function
• Mouth ulceration
• Stomach ulcer
• Stomatitis
• Unusual thirst
• Hypothyrodism
• Anemia
• Dehydration
• Edema
• Gout
• Hypocholesteremia
• Arthritis
• Bone pain
• Bursitis
• Leg cramps
• Abnormal gait
• Acute brain syndrome
• Apathy
• Hostility
• Depression, euphoria, hallucinations
• Neuropathy
• Neurosis
• Paranoid reaction
• Psychosis
• Asthma
• Hyperventilation
• Contact Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Rash and skin discoloration
• Conjunctivitis
• Dry eyes
• Abortion
• Breast pain and enlargement
• Cystitis
• Female lactation
• Fibrocystic breast
• Urinary incontinence
• Urinary retention
• Urinary urgency
• Vaginal hemorrhage

More serious side effects that occurred rarely during the trials, but may be linked to Prozac use, include:

• Intentional injury
• Atrial fibrillation
• Bradycardia
• Cerebral embolism
• Heart arrest
• Heart block
• Thrombosis
• Ventricular fibrillation
• Bloody diarrhea
• Ulcers
• Fecal incontinence
• Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
• Diabetes mellitus
• Coma
• Delusions
• Herpes zoster
• Eye hemorrhage
• Kidney pain
• Uterine hemorrhage

If you are taking Prozac for any use not approved by the FDA, you should talk to your health care provider about any concerns you may have and discuss any another possible treatments that have been proven effective for your condition. If you or a loved one has suffered any injury from taking Prozac, you will want to have your case evaluated by an experienced Prozac attorney. See Prozac Attorney and Lawyer – How to Hire to find the right lawyer to help you.

• For more information about Prozac, see Drug Overview: Prozac Side Effects and Claims
• To find out more about the FDA warning, see Prozac Side Effects and Risks
• For more information about Prozac updates, see Prozac Information and Warnings
• If you would like to learn more about Prozac lawsuits, see Prozac Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers
• To learn more about Prozac attorneys and how to find one, see Hiring a Prozac Attorney and Lawyer

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