HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I was taking fluoxetine/prozac from 15 to 20 years old, can this affect my growth/development?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sure: That's the whole point of taking antidepressants as a teen... to get rid of the bad symptoms of teen depression (and/or anxiety, and/or OCD) and thus have a better, improved growth and development. It's good to have gotten treatment, and become a better adult than if treatment was missed. Each teen only gets one shot at growing up, and is lucky if he doesn't miss out on his disease treatment.

Answered 2/22/2017

2.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm 22 years old, have a 2 year old little boy, i take birth control pills and prozac (fluoxetine). My vagina is always dry its causing fights for my fiance and me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've been taking cipralex for almost a year now, but i gained a lot of weight as a result, can I switch to Prozac (fluoxetine) or what shall I do better for me?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm a 16 year old girl (120 lb) that has been taking 20 mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) daily; would taking 100 mg at once put me in the hospital?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Should a 16 year old girl who has gender disorder be treated with Prozac (fluoxetine) and testostorne ?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm a 64 year old woman on several medications including blood pressure insulinmorphine prozac (fluoxetine).Lost insurance am I going to die without my meds?

11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

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?
How long does it usually take for Prozac (fluoxetine) (fkuoxetine) to work and how high is the chance for it to actually work for someone who is 16 years old?
I am taking prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg and i hardly have any libido. I am 21 years old, female. Are there any vitamins or anything I could do to get it back?
I am 23 years old, ever since I started taking Prozac (fluoxetine) 3 weeks ago my partner has noticed a difference in the tightness of my vagina, explain?
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?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.