What are the side effects of Fluoxetine?

Hello doctor,

I was on capsule Fluoxetine (SSRI) for just over six years for depression, but I decided to stop the medication last year as I thought I was now in a good position to deal with my issues drug-free, unfortunately, after a year, my issues resurfaced, so I decided to go back on the medication, but for some reason, the medication has been causing eye and facial pain on the right side of my face.

I have a warm dull ache in my eye, sometimes in the corner of my eye, and what feels like pain at the back of my eye (it is quite difficult to pinpoint where the pain actually is) and my eye also becomes bloodshot red and I have pulsating sensations in the cheekbone, temple, and the forehead area, I have also developed nasal congestion. I stopped the medication for two weeks, and the issues subsided, so I tried the medication again, and unfortunately, the issues have resurfaced, I have tried other SSRIs, but they have also caused the same problems. I have been to my General practitioner, but he does not know why the medication is causing it. I have had a Computed tomography scan which was assessed by an ENT doctor who ruled out any sinus issues. I have come to the possibility that Serotonin may be the culprit, but obviously, I am not an expert. Do you have any idea as to what could be happening?

Thank you.

Hello,

Thanks for the reply.

I forgot to mention I have had multiple eye examinations, and the pressure was fine, as was my overall eye health.

Thank you.