Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Prozac as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Prozac can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Prozac as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects                                                 Prozac carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to Prozac intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Prozac also carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Prozac as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Prozac intake carries the risk of lowering the threshold for seizures, thereby, resulting in seizure activity, especially in individuals with history of the same. Prozac intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking Prozac can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, muscle rigidity, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. Severe cases can present with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Prozac as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Prozac use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Prozac, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Prozac as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of Prozac needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]