New York, NY
A 29-year-old male asked:
Prozac (fluoxetine) 40mg for 6 daya now. feel off balance and when lay down and close eyes feel woozy but not dizzy or spinning. is this a side effect?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Matthew Smithanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Possibly: If you started at 40, without prviously taking 20, 30, etc. then it is most likely a side effect. Speak to your prescriber about taking a lower dose.
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