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I have a family history of hypothyroidism and a brief personal history with thyroid issues. can prozac (fluoxetine) adversely affect my thyroid?
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Unlikely: Prozac (fluoxetine) can affect many endocrine systems but the thyroid is not one of them.
Answered 9/15/2015
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No effect on thyroid: Hi. Fluoxetine (Prozac) has no effect on thyroid function or autoimmunity. Nevertheless, I trust your doc follows your thyroid function periodically and anytime something seems wrong. Good luck!
Answered 3/20/2015
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