A patient prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac)develops anxiety,diaphoresis,confusion,tremors,restlessness,and a heart rate of 114 per minute.What adverse effect do you recognize?

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)is an SSRI drug.Serotonin syndrome is a rare adverse effect that occurs when levels of serotonin are very high.Signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome include anxiety,agitation,sweating,confusion,tremors,restlessness,lack of coordination,and rapid heart rate.

A Patient Prescribed Fluoxetine (Prozac)develops Anxiety,diaphoresis,confusion,tremors,restlessness,and a Heart Rate of 114