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

Summary:

Nephrocalcinosis 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 2 - 5 years also take Nexium, and have Blood pressure abnormal.

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

Nephrocalcinosis (a condition in which calcium levels in the kidneys are increased) is found to be associated with 157 drugs and 257 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nephrocalcinosis.

On Jul, 09, 2026

74,788 people reported to have side effects when taking Prozac.
Among them, 12 people (0.02%) have Nephrocalcinosis.

Among these 12 people:

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

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

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prozac? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nephrocalcinosis? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 9 people, 75.00%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 5 people, 41.67%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 4 people, 33.33%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 4 people, 33.33%
Cardiac Failure: 4 people, 33.33%
Weight Loss: 3 people, 25.00%
Nephrotic Syndrome (kidney disease with proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and oedema): 3 people, 25.00%
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): 3 people, 25.00%
Kidney Infection: 3 people, 25.00%
Interstitial Nephritis (inflammation of the kidney): 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 3 people, 25.00%
Pain: 3 people, 25.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 25.00%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 3 people, 25.00%
Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control): 3 people, 25.00%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 25.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 25.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 25.00%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 25.00%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 3 people, 25.00%

* 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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