Prozac and Gallbladder attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Yasmin, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder attack 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 82,974 Prozac users. Check the latest studies of Prozac.

What is Gallbladder attack?

Gallbladder attack (gallstones, gallbladder disease and gallbladder pain) is found to be associated with 688 drugs and 971 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder attack.



On Oct, 25, 2025

74,788 people reported to have side effects when taking Prozac.
Among them, 40 people (0.05%) have Gallbladder attack.

Could Prozac cause Gallbladder attack?

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Prozac when they have Gallbladder attack? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 94.87 %
  • male: 5.13 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 12.12 %
  • 20-29: 30.3 %
  • 30-39: 18.18 %
  • 40-49: 21.21 %
  • 50-59: 12.12 %
  • 60+: 6.06 %

What are other drugs people take besides Prozac? *

  1. Yasmin: 26 people, 65.00%
  2. Yaz: 19 people, 47.50%
  3. Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol: 8 people, 20.00%
  4. Fluoxetine: 6 people, 15.00%
  5. Neurontin: 5 people, 12.50%
  6. Zantac: 5 people, 12.50%
  7. Wellbutrin: 5 people, 12.50%
  8. Maxalt: 5 people, 12.50%
  9. Vicodin: 5 people, 12.50%
  10. Abilify: 4 people, 10.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder attack? *

  1. Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 25 people, 62.50%
  2. Cholecystitis Chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder): 14 people, 35.00%
  3. Gallbladder Disorder: 14 people, 35.00%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 32.50%
  5. Nausea And Vomiting: 11 people, 27.50%
  6. Abdominal Pain Upper: 9 people, 22.50%
  7. Pain: 9 people, 22.50%
  8. Injury: 8 people, 20.00%
  9. Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 20.00%
  10. General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 7 people, 17.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Birth Control: 11 people, 27.50%
  2. Premenstrual Syndrome: 7 people, 17.50%
  3. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 6 people, 15.00%
  4. Asthma: 6 people, 15.00%
  5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 6 people, 15.00%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 12.50%
  7. Pain: 5 people, 12.50%
  8. Migraine (headache): 5 people, 12.50%
  9. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 10.00%
  10. Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 7.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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?

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