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Is it normal to feel nervous sometimes when taking 20 mg prozac (fluoxetine)? like during a stressful week or when you have a lot to do for instance.
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Prozac (fluoxetine) effects,: Prozac (fluoxetine) can cause anxiety and nervousness. “stressful week or lot to do” can also cause anxiety. Discuss with Psychiatrist: •Intensity of Symptoms when Prozac (fluoxetine) was started and now • Diagnosis-Anxiety, Depression, or both • Therapy for stresses of relationships, separations, school, work, and finances • Decrease dose of Prozac (fluoxetine) • Breathing Relaxation • Visual Imagery • Meditation • Yoga • Tai Chi.
Answered 5/2/2016
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