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Does prozac (fluoxetine) help anxiety?
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Prozac (fluoxetine) is an: Antidepressant there are other meds that are used to treat anxiety.
Answered 4/11/2018
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Yes: Prozac (fluoxetine) can be used to treat anxiety disorders.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) & Anxiety: Yes it can help some forms of anxiety such as GAD & OCD, also can be used for other forms of anxiety off-label.
Answered 4/11/2018
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In addition to or: as an alternative, consider practicing the Relaxation Response,from a book by Herbert Benson. See this website http://www.relaxationresponse.org/ Peace and good health.
Answered 4/11/2018
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