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Can constipation cause malabsorption of prozac (fluoxetine)? i've been taking it for 10 months and my anxiety and depression have been fine until this week

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Highly Unlikely: It is HIGHLY unlikely that your constipation has anything to do with the absorption of Prozac (fluoxetine).

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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