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I was taking fluoxetine 20 mg from 15 to 20 years. i want to know what can do this to me, if it could affect my growth, my endocrine system.

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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No: No known effects on growth or endocrine function that I am aware of. If you have concerns, please discuss with your treating doctor.

Answered 9/29/2015

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A member asked:

I was taking fluoxetine 20 mg from 15 to 20 years. i want to know what can do this to me, if it could affect my growth, my endocrine system.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

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