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A member asked:

Any advice? i have been weaned off fluoxetine due to hives?

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Do not tae it again: Hives is a serious adverse drug reaction to the medication prescribed, in this case fluoxetine. The medication should not be taken again but a different antidepressant could be tried.

Answered 4/19/2014

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please clarify: Are you asking what medication to try next? If so, for what condition?

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/9/2014

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