Prozac and Pseudotumor cerebri - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pseudotumor cerebri is reported as a side effect among people who take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Xyrem, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pseudotumor cerebri 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 Pseudotumor cerebri?

Pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure within the brain in the absence of a tumour) is found to be associated with 293 drugs and 923 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pseudotumor cerebri.

On Jun, 03, 2026

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

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Prozac when they have Pseudotumor cerebri? *

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

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prozac? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pseudotumor cerebri? *

Papilloedema (optic disc swelling): 11 people, 27.50%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 17.50%
Migraine (headache): 7 people, 17.50%
Weight Increased: 5 people, 12.50%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 5 people, 12.50%
Injury: 5 people, 12.50%
Pain: 5 people, 12.50%
Visual Impairment: 4 people, 10.00%
Vision Blurred: 4 people, 10.00%
Back Pain: 3 people, 7.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 20.00%
Birth Control: 8 people, 20.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 10.00%
Pain: 3 people, 7.50%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 5.00%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 5.00%
Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland): 1 person, 2.50%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 2.50%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 2.50%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 2.50%

* 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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