Prozac and Leukocytoclastic vasculitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Cozaar, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Leukocytoclastic vasculitis 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 Leukocytoclastic vasculitis?

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (inflammation of small blood vessels (usually post-capillary venules in the dermis), characterized by palpable purpura) is found to be associated with 311 drugs and 675 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Leukocytoclastic vasculitis.

On Jul, 20, 2026

74,788 people reported to have side effects when taking Prozac.
Among them, 18 people (0.02%) have Leukocytoclastic vasculitis.

Could Prozac cause Leukocytoclastic vasculitis?

Among these 18 people:

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

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prozac? *

What are other side effects people have besides Leukocytoclastic vasculitis? *

Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 4 people, 22.22%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 16.67%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 3 people, 16.67%
Toxicoderma (a disease of the skin caused by a toxic agent): 3 people, 16.67%
Rash Morbilliform (a rash that looks like measles): 3 people, 16.67%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 16.67%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 2 people, 11.11%
Post Inflammatory Pigmentation Change: 2 people, 11.11%
Purpura (purplish discoloration of the skin): 2 people, 11.11%
Fever: 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 16.67%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.11%
Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 5.56%
Arthritis Bacterial (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints due to bacterial infection): 1 person, 5.56%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 5.56%
Dizziness: 1 person, 5.56%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 5.56%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 1 person, 5.56%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Agrawal SR, Rajput A, Jain AP, "Leukocytoclastic vasculitis and acute allergic interstitial nephritis following ceftriaxone exposure", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2014 Jan .
Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .
Ayturk S, Demir MV, Yaylac? S, Tamer A, "Propylthiouracil induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A rare manifestation", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2013 Jan .
Agrawal SR, Rajput A, Jain AP, "Leukocytoclastic vasculitis and acute allergic interstitial nephritis following ceftriaxone exposure", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2014 Jan .
Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .
Ayturk S, Demir MV, Yaylac? S, Tamer A, "Propylthiouracil induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A rare manifestation", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2013 Jan .

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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