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I was taking fluoxetine 20 mg from 15 to 20 years and i want to know if this can make me bad or how this can affect my?
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It is safe.: Fluoxetine has been shown at this point to be relatively safe when given for long periods of time. The benefits outweigh potential risks. It depends on the patient, of course and any changes should be weighed with the risks for the individual patient (ie, worsening of depression).
Answered 2/22/2017
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