Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Prozac as follows:
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Prozac use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Prozac with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
- Prozac can also induce diarrhea. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake and rehydration measures recommended can help with relief from fluid and electrolyte loss secondary to diarrhea. If you experience any further bothersome diarrhea, report it to your physician for any further measures to be considered.
- Prozac use can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener use. Observing compliance with fiber intake recommendations in the diet can also help with preventing episodes of constipation with the medication.
