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Can prozac (fluoxetine) increase heart rate?

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Possibly: Prozac (fluoxetine) can cause serotonin syndrome and one of the markers of moderate severity is tachycardia (rapid heart rate) and that is a serious side-effect. Also: Prozac (fluoxetine) poses special risks when prescribed to teenagers - thus there are two reasons for you NOT to be taking it.

Answered 9/12/2014

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