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I was taking prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg from 15 to 20 years old, was this right/safe? who are the risk or effect on my health?

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Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Safe: Am not aware of any studies that show health risks from Prozac (fluoxetine) as you described taking it for 5 years.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/28/2016

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A member asked:

I was taking prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg from 15 to 20 years old, was this right/safe? who are the risk or effect on my health?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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