What Are The Side Effects Of Fluoxetine?

Video transcript :-
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication that belongs to the drug class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Apart from depression, it is indicated for several other conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, Bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
In this video, our primary goal is to explore the common adverse effects of fluoxetine.
Neurological effects include Insomnia, agitation, headache, anxiety, confusion, autonomic instability, and restlessness.
Sexual dysfunction, including decreased libido, and delayed ejaculation.
Cardiovascular effects such as QT prolongation.
Gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and dry mouth.
Reduced appetite, which can lead to weight loss.
Serotonin syndrome, which usually occurs in fluoxetine overdose.
Hyperthermia.
And muscle rigidity.

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Great breakdown of fluoxetine's potential side effects! I had no idea that the medication could cause so many neurological and gastrointestinal issues 😳. This was really informative and helped me understand what to look out for when taking it. Thanks for the clear explanation! 🙌