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Do you take prozac (fluoxetine) for their anxiety disorder?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Prozac (fluoxetine) has indications for obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorder but can also be used for other forms of anxiety.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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