What side effects may I notice from receiving Fluoxetine?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Bleeding—bloody or black, tar-like stools, vomiting blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red or dark brown urine, small red or purple spots on skin, unusual bruising or bleeding
-Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
-Low sodium level—muscle weakness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, confusion
-Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome
-Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
-Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Anxiety, nervousness
-Change in sex drive or performance
-Diarrhea
-Dry mouth
-Excessive sweating
-Headache
-Loss of appetite with weight loss
-Nausea
-Tremors or shaking
-Trouble sleeping
-Upset stomach

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Fluoxetine. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.