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Dr wants to put my 16yr old on prozac (fluoxetine) for selective mutism. worried about side effects and long term effects? does it stunt growth? risks vs benefits?
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Prozac (fluoxetine): It inhibits reuptake of serotonin, hence increases available serotonin. No effect o growth. Initial side-effects mainly nausea & headaches & some irritability. Benefits is that it can help moods & anxiety.
Answered 4/17/2015
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