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A member asked:

If i up my prozac (fluoxetine) from 20 to 40 mg would that make me get dizzy?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): Possible, more common is initial agitation, short-term.

Answered 4/1/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac: Dizziness can occur in 11% of people taking Prozac. Hopefully you will adjust to this new dosage and the dizziness will resolve. Take care.

Answered 11/25/2018

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