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What Are The Side Effects Of Prozac?

My daughter has special needs lupus and connective tissue disorder,was on 15mgs of albfiy 3yrs.off since March after she was diagnosed with lupus her behavior and moods swings are bad.lots of meltdowns now new doctor want to put her on Prozac 10mgs for 10 days then 20mg very afraid of the side affects.doctors at hospitals told us that the albfiy cause her lupus
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern for your daughter.


Abilify (aripiprazole) an antipsychotic medication was apparently used to treat some behaviour & mood problems but unfortunately it was suspected to have caused lupus.

Prozac (Fluoxetine) is an antidepressant medication belonging to selective serotonin re uptake inhibitor group. Generally it is found to be safe, however it can cause drowsiness, sleep disturbances, constipation, increased appetite & weight gain, stomach upset and nervousness.

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What Are The Side Effects Of Prozac?

Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern for your daughter. Abilify (aripiprazole) an antipsychotic medication was apparently used to treat some behaviour & mood problems but unfortunately it was suspected to have caused lupus. Prozac (Fluoxetine) is an antidepressant medication belonging to selective serotonin re uptake inhibitor group. Generally it is found to be safe, however it can cause drowsiness, sleep disturbances, constipation, increased appetite & weight gain, stomach upset and nervousness. Hope this answers your query.