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What can you tell me about prozac (fluoxetine)? what are the usual side effects? what should i watch out for? do i have to take it with food?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): Headaches, stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea are common. Also sexual side effects such as impotence later on. It is advised to be taken with food, once daily.

Answered 3/14/2015

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