Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Prozac as follows: Prozac use, especially along with a few other antidepressants, such as, imipramine, citalopram, and sertraline, can significantly increase the serotonin levels in the body and lead to development of serotonin syndrome. Caution must be exercised even when discontinuing on any of the above mentioned antidepressant medications with potential to increase serotonin levels and starting on Prozac, by observing a window period of atleast 2 weeks, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Prozac as follows: Prozac can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on Prozac, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with Prozac. Also, if you have been taking Prozac for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of Prozac intake, when you are being started on any [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Prozac as follows: Metabolic side-effects Prozac can inhibit enzyme systems in the liver that are needed for the metabolism of dietary nutrients and various other medications. Inhibition of these enzymes systems can result in slowing of overall metabolism. Slowed metabolism of medications can result in increased blood levels of these medications for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity due [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]