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A member asked:

This week been drinking abt 10cups green tea a day using btwn 4-5 tea bags only i also take 40mg fluoxetine a day for panic disorder. interactions?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Too much: Way too much green tea. It contains caffeine and other chemicals. Recommend a max of 5 cups of green tea per day (regular strength) to prevent side effects. The fluoxetine may be helping your panic disorder but all the caffeine may worsen it.

Dr Malik agreed

Answered 10/20/2015

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