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Could 20mg of prozac keep you up at night?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possible side effect: Insomnia may occur in up to 33% of people taking Prozac. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prozac-side-effects.html

Answered 8/26/2020

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