Prozac is an antidepressant manufactured by Eli Lilly & Co. It belongs to a group of drugs called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI). Prozac acts on the brain and controls the chemicals which tend to become unbalanced and cause problems like depression, anxiety, panic, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It is considered an effective drug for a number of disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, bulimia nervosa disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. 

It’s advised to avoid taking Prozac if you are allergic to it or if you have problems like seizures, bipolar disorder, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver. Prozac falls under FDA pregnancy category C. It is strictly recommended to avoid the drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby. It is for reasons such as this that it is always better to inform your doctor about any other medical condition that you may have before taking prozac. You should also tell your doctor about any other medication that you may already be taking. You can find a lot of detailed information on prozac over the internet.

During the first few days of the course of the medication, you might experience some of these commonly reported, less serious side effects such as anxiety, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, decreased libido, and dry mouth. You can continue the medication in such cases and consult your physician. Rarely, you might experience serious side effects like hives, difficulty breathing, skin rash, convulsions, muscle twitching, unusual thoughts and behavior, and agitation due to an over dosage or allergic reaction. In such cases, stop the medication and get medical attention immediately.