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A member asked:

If you take prozac (fluoxetine) (the capsules) can you open it if you have trouble swallowing pills?

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, will be ok: Taking it with or without capsule does not change how much drug end up in your body or how long the drug will work.

Dr Callaghan agreed

Answered 8/29/2018

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