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A member asked:

After i take my prozac (fluoxetine) in the morning i feeling the pill gets stuck and then i get awful burning in my throat is this normal?

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It can be: Some people have trouble with the shape or consistency of various pills. There are many generics for fluoxetine (prozac) both pills and capsules. Have your physician or pharmacy get you a different pill or capsule.

Answered 4/23/2014

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