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Is Long Term Usage Of Prozac Safe?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Question: Hello
I am 57. I have been on 20mg Prozac for several years. are there any risks in taking it for life?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No serious risks at 20 mg dose

Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for asking from icliniq.com

Prozac is Fluoxetine and is a SSRI drug. The drug is safe to use and in some cases of anxiety the drug is advised to be taken for long. If your doctor agrees then I don't think there is any problem in taking drug for long.

Some of patients of mine are taking the drug for years and I didn't find any issue in them.

So remain relaxed you can continue to take drug without any worries.

Thanks, Take care
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Is Long Term Usage Of Prozac Safe?

Brief Answer: No serious risks at 20 mg dose Detailed Answer: Hi thanks for asking from icliniq.com Prozac is Fluoxetine and is a SSRI drug. The drug is safe to use and in some cases of anxiety the drug is advised to be taken for long. If your doctor agrees then I don't think there is any problem in taking drug for long. Some of patients of mine are taking the drug for years and I didn't find any issue in them. So remain relaxed you can continue to take drug without any worries. Thanks, Take care