Heartburn and Prozac Side Effects
Prozac is a drug used medically to treat depression, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorders and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It is a psychotropic drug which helps to restore the balance of certain chemicals in the brain and is administered orally. Heartburn and Prozac side effects like nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, drowsiness, dry month, sweating or upset stomach occur.
Possible Side Effects
Mild to severe heartburn and Prozac usage are common amongst many people. The dosage should be strictly under medical prescription. The doctor prescribing this drug has to be aware of the medical history of the patient. The patient should discuss all medical conditions with the doctor before taking this medication. If the patient should inform the doctor if she plans to be pregnant or is pregnant as this medication appears in the breast milk and breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Prozac.
Heartburn and Prozac go side by side. A feeling like food sticking in the middle of the chest or throat, or food coming back into the month are heartburns. Heartburn and Prozac side effect like pain in the chest just after eating may last as long as two hours. Any discomfort of hot, sour, acidic or bitter tasting fluid rushing up to the throat is a common heartburn with Prozac users. Heartburn and Prozac withdrawal abdominal pain like shortening and thickening of the muscles in the belly including the intestines, liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, gall bladder and urinary bladder.
Less common side effects like fever, frequent urination, increased appetite, abnormal taste, agitation, ringing in the ears, sleep disorders, weight gain, temporary loss of memory, high blood pressure, may occur due to use of Prozac. In children heartburn and Prozac side effects like frequent urination, hyperactivity, nosebleeds, personality changes, and thirst may occur.
Precautions to be taken to avoid heartburn and Prozac side effects, especially problems of liver, kidney, heart, diabetes and other allergies is telling the doctor the patient's medical history. Avoidance of activities requiring alertness such as driving to be taken seriously as the usage of this drug may cause dizziness and drowsiness in the patient. Intake of alcohol is to be restricted. Elderly people are more sensitive to the effects of this drug, so caution to be taken. In pregnant women this drug needs to be taken only on prescription of a doctor, as this drug passes into the breast milk and infants may also get affected.
