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A member asked:

My husband is taking fluoxetine-prozac. lately he has blood in his stool. is this a side effect?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: It is not a common side effect. Go see a doctor.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/8/2013

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