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I get nervous in big crowds and some anxiety when talking to people. my dr put me on 10 mg fluoxetine to help with this. is it ok to take this?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: Fluoxetine would be a good first step. Read about social anxiety disorder and about agoraphobia. There are therapies available as well as other meds if this does not do the trick.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I get nervous in big crowds and some anxiety when talking to people. my dr put me on 10 mg fluoxetine to help with this. is it ok to take this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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