
Does Prozac Cause Elevated Glucose Levels?

Other causes for raised blood sugar levels should be considered.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
There is adequate clinical evidence that use of fluoxetine (content of Prozac) is very rarely associated with significant rise in blood sugar levels in diabetes.
One should keep in mind as age and duration of Diabetes advances blood sugar control need increase in the dose and number of medicines.
Also other factors like poor diet control, lack of physical activity, physical or psychological stress or presence of infection may hamper blood sugar control.
Better to consult your treating doctor for detailed physical examination.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.

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