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A member asked:

Does prozac (fluoxetine) make adhd much worse? please, need some answers?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Not typically: Prozac (fluoxetine) is commonly prescribed with ADHD and associated stimulant medications. However, if you are depressed and now taking Prozac (fluoxetine), some of the vegetative symptoms like lower mental energy and apathy may be changing with the influence of Prozac (fluoxetine).

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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