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Prozac (fluoxetine) make you sleep walk? had a weird dream last night that seemed to be confirmed this morning. on 20mg prozac (fluoxetine) for ocd. scared - freaking me out!!

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): I reviewed the side effect profile of Prozac (fluoxetine) on Drugs.Com and did not see sleep walking listed as a potential side effect.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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