Prozac and Seizure like phenomena - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Seizure like phenomena 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 Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Seizure like phenomena 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 Seizure like phenomena?

Seizure like phenomena (a variety of medical conditions may produce sudden episodes which have some similarities to epileptic seizures) is found to be associated with 204 drugs and 341 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seizure like phenomena.

On Jul, 18, 2026

74,788 people reported to have side effects when taking Prozac.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Seizure like phenomena.

Could Prozac cause Seizure like phenomena?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Prozac when they have Seizure like phenomena? *

What is the gender of people who have Seizure like phenomena when taking Prozac? *

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

What is the age of people who have Seizure like phenomena when taking Prozac? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prozac? *

Xyrem: 7 people, 43.75%
Adderall: 5 people, 31.25%
Topamax: 4 people, 25.00%
Crestor: 3 people, 18.75%
Cymbalta: 3 people, 18.75%
Oxycodone And Acetaminophen: 3 people, 18.75%
Potassium: 3 people, 18.75%
Protonix: 2 people, 12.50%
Miralax: 2 people, 12.50%
Mircette: 2 people, 12.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Seizure like phenomena? *

Feeling Abnormal: 7 people, 43.75%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 37.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 25.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 25.00%
Kidney Stones: 4 people, 25.00%
Abdominal Discomfort: 4 people, 25.00%
Micturition Frequency Decreased (less frequency of urinate): 3 people, 18.75%
Fall: 3 people, 18.75%
Dizziness: 3 people, 18.75%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 43.75%
Migraine (headache): 4 people, 25.00%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 12.50%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 6.25%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.25%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 6.25%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 6.25%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 1 person, 6.25%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 6.25%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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