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Have been prescribed 10mg of prozac for pms.are there dangerous side effects with long term use? 10,20+ years use?would you take it if you were me?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Evaluation: Individual decisions about treatment and medications will need to be made one on one. A comprehensive evaluation needs to be done to determine if continued treatment is warranted. Alternative treatments can be discussed and then a decision can be made together between you and your doctor

Answered 11/9/2017

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A member asked:

Have been prescribed 10mg of prozac for pms.are there dangerous side effects with long term use? 10,20+ years use?would you take it if you were me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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