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What affect will prozac (fluoxetine) have on neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and dopamine?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): It increases serotonin which relieves depression.

Answered 7/4/2012

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