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Does prozac cause dry mouth? i just started this last week and been having dry mouth. other meds i am on, no side effects.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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It can: 10 % or more of people taking Prozac experience dry mouth. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prozac-side-effects.html

Answered 6/16/2017

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A member asked:

Does prozac cause dry mouth? i just started this last week and been having dry mouth. other meds i am on, no side effects.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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