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A 54-year-old member asked:

Can antidepressants prozac (fluoxetine) and celexa cause permanent damage to my nervous system?

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Dr. Philip Rosenblumanswered

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Very unlikely: I am not aware of any reports suggesting an association with damage to the nervous system from antidepressants.

6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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Dr. Alan Alianswered

Psychiatry 33 years experience

Celexa (citalopram): Many patients are stabilized on Celexa (citalopram) long-term & tolerate it well. Doubt it.

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My doctor took me off Prozac (fluoxetine) & is putting me on celexa. Is there any harsh side effects I should expect?

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Would there be any efficacy in taking 10 mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) for anxiety/depression I am extremely sensitive to all medications/antidepressants?

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Which is better for anxiety or depression. Celexa or prozac (fluoxetine)? Which has fewer side affects?

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