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Prescribed prozac (fluoxetine) (20mg) & metoprolol tartr. (25mg). but isn't there an interaction between the two? 19, female. sinus tach & anxiety/depression.

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Talk to your doctor : There is a moderate interaction between prozac (fluoxetine) and metoprolol. The prozac (fluoxetine) can make the effects of metoprolol more pronounced. If you should experience dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath or fainting, notify your doctor. Hope this helps.

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