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

Summary:

Hidradenitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, also take Humira, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hidradenitis 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 82,988 Prozac users. Check the latest studies of Prozac.

What is Hidradenitis?

Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland) is found to be associated with 343 drugs and 326 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hidradenitis.

On Jul, 13, 2026

74,788 people reported to have side effects when taking Prozac.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Hidradenitis.

Among these 13 people:

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

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prozac? *

Humira: 6 people, 46.15%
Ibuprofen: 3 people, 23.08%
Amoxicillin: 3 people, 23.08%
Vitamin B12: 3 people, 23.08%
Bactrim: 2 people, 15.38%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 2 people, 15.38%
Epinephrine: 2 people, 15.38%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 2 people, 15.38%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 15.38%
Budesonide: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Hidradenitis? *

Fall: 4 people, 30.77%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 3 people, 23.08%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 3 people, 23.08%
Furuncle (infection of the hair follicle): 3 people, 23.08%
Skin Infection: 3 people, 23.08%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 23.08%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 23.08%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 23.08%
Pseudotumor Cerebri (increased pressure within the brain in the absence of a tumour): 2 people, 15.38%
Foot Fracture: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 23.08%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 15.38%
Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 2 people, 15.38%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 15.38%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 15.38%
Premature Baby: 2 people, 15.38%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 7.69%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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