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Prozac for a 93 year old woman

Why would a doctor prescribe Prozac to a 93 year old woman that is not depressed and causes panic attacks when she takes the Prozac

Female | 93 years old

1 Answer

Call the prescribing doctor report the side effects and ask about the reason the medication was prescribed. Prozac is FDA-approved to treat depression, panic disorders, OCD, and bulimia nervosa.