Prozac and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lasix, and have Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Prozac. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 74,788 people who have side effects when taking Prozac from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prozac?

Prozac has active ingredients of fluoxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 82,986 Prozac users. Check the latest studies of Prozac.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 667 drugs and 1,201 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Jun, 12, 2026

74,788 people reported to have side effects when taking Prozac.
Among them, 51 people (0.07%) have Cachexia.

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Prozac when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Prozac? *

female: 64.71 %
male: 35.29 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Prozac? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prozac? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Weakness: 30 people, 58.82%
Weight Decreased: 26 people, 50.98%
Pain: 23 people, 45.10%
Pneumonia: 20 people, 39.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 20 people, 39.22%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 19 people, 37.25%
Headache (pain in head): 18 people, 35.29%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 17 people, 33.33%
Chest Pain: 16 people, 31.37%
Abdominal Pain: 16 people, 31.37%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 8 people, 15.69%
Pain: 7 people, 13.73%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 7 people, 13.73%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 5 people, 9.80%
Back Pain: 4 people, 7.84%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 5.88%
Procedural Pain: 3 people, 5.88%
Sinus Tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node): 2 people, 3.92%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 2 people, 3.92%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 3.92%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluoxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Prozac) and Prozac (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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