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Have been taking 20mg fluoxetine for four weeks. dreams became more vivid. is this abnormal side effect?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No.: People have reported more vivid dreams and sometimes agitating dreams. These effects are minimal reasons for stopping a drug with considerable benefits.

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Answered 11/26/2013

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