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A member asked:
I have been taking prozac (fluoxetine) for my depression for the first couple of months i was even more unstable and very suicidal. what would have caused this?
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Antidepressants: Not all antidepressants are for everyone. Your psychiatrist will help you select the right medication for you. We can not pinpoint what the exact cause was in your particular case. A black box warning exist for some antidepressants, mentioning situation like the one you describe. Discuss it with your dr.
Answered 4/30/2013
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