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Can Nausea Be Cured By Reducing Prozac Intake From 20mg To 10mg?
I have been taking Prozac 20 mg for the last 30 days and have been nauseated. I was ok on 10 mg but the nausea started when I started the 20 mg dose. I only weigh 105 lbs. If I asked my doctor to go back down to 10mg would the nausea side effect go away?
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern.
1. The increase dose in Prozac from 10 mg to 20 mg might cause light disturbances including nausea.
However, before determining it is from the increase dose in Prozac, we should rule out gastrointestinal problems first.
2. A good physical examination is recommended first.
If nothing is found, then, you can ask your doctor to lower the dose of Prozac hoping your nausea will go away.
All the best.
I understand your concern.
1. The increase dose in Prozac from 10 mg to 20 mg might cause light disturbances including nausea.
However, before determining it is from the increase dose in Prozac, we should rule out gastrointestinal problems first.
2. A good physical examination is recommended first.
If nothing is found, then, you can ask your doctor to lower the dose of Prozac hoping your nausea will go away.
All the best.
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