Side effects

• According to pdrhealth.com, reported side effects can include abnormal dreams, abnormal ejaculation, problems with vision, anxious feelings, chest pain, chills, confusion, diarrhea, decreased libido, dizziness, dry mouth, flu-like symptoms, flushing, gas, headache, hives, impotence, impaired thinking, insomnia, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, rash, seizures, sex-drive changes, sinusitis, sleepiness, sore throat, sweating, tremors, upset stomach, vomiting, weakness and excessive yawning.
  
  

Interactions

• As with all medications, caution is advised when taking medications or eating foods that have a high chance of interacting with Prozac. Alcohol is something that should not be used when taking Prozac.
  
  

Alcohol

• Consuming alcohol while taking Prozac can put a person at risk for increased side effects, decreased effectiveness of the drug itself, or altered effects.
  
  

Side effects from alcohol consumption during Prozac therapy

• Though effects vary from person to person, one can expect an increase in depressed mood, drowsiness, disinhibition and increased anxiety, in addition to the side effects listed above.
  
  

Warnings

• The FDA issued black-box warnings for all SSRIs regarding the risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol can increase any side effect, so it is strongly recommended people avoid alcohol while taking Prozac.