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

Summary:

Myocarditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Vioxx, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myocarditis 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 Myocarditis?

Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle myocardium) is found to be associated with 671 drugs and 893 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myocarditis.

On Jul, 27, 2026

74,788 people reported to have side effects when taking Prozac.
Among them, 22 people (0.03%) have Myocarditis.

Among these 22 people:

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

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prozac? *

What are other side effects people have besides Myocarditis? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 22.73%
Weakness: 4 people, 18.18%
Dizziness: 4 people, 18.18%
Grand Mal Convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain): 3 people, 13.64%
Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain): 3 people, 13.64%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 13.64%
Joint Injury: 3 people, 13.64%
Joint Dislocation (a joint position is changed from normal position): 3 people, 13.64%
Itching: 3 people, 13.64%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 13.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Menopausal Symptoms: 3 people, 13.64%
Pain: 3 people, 13.64%
Constipation: 2 people, 9.09%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 2 people, 9.09%
Metastatic Malignant Melanoma (spreadable cancer tumour of melanine): 2 people, 9.09%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 9.09%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.09%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 4.55%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 1 person, 4.55%

* 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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