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A neurologist told me that i have ankle clonus, he said it is benign and should not be concerned. i take prozac and he said it can be the cause, i have no other symptoms and the clonus is even in both feet. is this possible? all my exams were great.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes: SSRI’s, such as Prozac or fluoxetine have been described as causing clonus. A variety of other medical conditions may as well.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/14/2019

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A member asked:

A neurologist told me that i have ankle clonus, he said it is benign and should not be concerned. i take prozac and he said it can be the cause, i have no other symptoms and the clonus is even in both feet. is this possible? all my exams were great.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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