I’ve been on fluoxetine 20mg for 5 weeks now and have been experiencing dilated pupils ever since... it’s bothering me ... will this go away? Should I be worried? It’s only 20 mg so it’s not a big dose but idk I look weird... I feel weird and it’s been 5 weeks... help... lol
Prozac - Does fluoxetine 20 mg cause dilated pupils?
Question posted by Mandyy839 on 3 Oct 2019
Last updated on 3 October 2019 by WildcatVet
Added 3 Oct 2019:
Also weird sweating in the morning...
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WildcatVet
3 Oct 2019
Hi, Mandyy!
These symptoms are called mydriasis and hyperhidrosis and are side effects when starting Prozac (and many other antidepressants):
"Common (1% to 10%): Sweating/hyperhidrosis"
"Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry eyes, mydriasis, photophobia"
They generally resolve in just a few days to a week or two so you should talk to your health care provider for professional advice. Perhaps a temporary dosage adjustment might help your metabolism adjust to the medication more smoothly.
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