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Can fluoxetine cause u to be nausea for a while til u get used to the medicine? how long will it last? been on it for 19 days.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: There isn't a guarantee that the nausea will resolve however. If you don't take it with food - start with that. I have never seen this not correct with addition of probiotics. Discuss with your treating physician.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 10/21/2014

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