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After taking prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg my blood pressure drops for a few hours is this normal?

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Dr. Pacita David answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: You may be having an unusual side effect or reaction to Prozac (fluoxetine). Are you on any other medications? Interactions with other medications may also occur. Please contact your doctor for further evaluation and recommendations.

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Answered 5/20/2016

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