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A member asked:
Is it safe to be on 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) if you are 65 years of age?
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Increased risks: Older people metabolize and he talks to five drugs slower therefore they should be considered a significant factor in dosage. No drugs in hundred percent safe and individual characteristics besides H must be taken into account.
Answered 1/23/2016
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Yes, but..: There's no reason why you can't take Prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg/day at age 65 or older if prescribed by doctor who is familiar with your mental and medical history. However, therapeutic doses tend to be smaller with increasing age because of greater risk of side effects. Be sure all your doctors know every medication you may be taking. Close medical supervision is necessary while on Prozac (fluoxetine). I hope this helps.
Answered 4/25/2016
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