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M south indian.after long gap of stopping medicines now i am taking fluoxetine tablets as prescribed by my psychiatrist.good for ocd right?yawning ok

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Yes and OK: Yes it is good for OCD and yawning will get better with time.

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 11/14/2014

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