A member asked:

Dx w/ dysthymia, affected by chronic pain. on prozac (fluoxetine). seems like slippery slope. longterm, am i likely to need more psych meds b/c i'm on on prozac (fluoxetine)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Being on prozac (fluoxetine): does not increase need for psychotropic medications. I would strongly encourage you to also use nonpharmacologic approaches such as Cognitive behavioral Therapy.

Answered 10/12/2014

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