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Sir, can taking Flunil 40 mg for a long time cause side effects such as shortness of breath or mild difficulty breathing? Please let me know.
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Flunil (fluoxetine) does not commonly cause breathing difficulties with long-term use. However, other causes should also be considered, and a medication-related effect cannot be completely ruled out.
It would be advisable to consult your psychiatrist for a proper assessment. If you experience sudden or severe breathing difficulty, seek urgent medical attention.
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This is not due to long term use of flunil, it is probably due to underlying anxiety symptoms still not taken care by flunil 40, so you may consult your Psychiatrist and discuss considering dose escalation of flunil.
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Flunil 40 mg can sometimes cause side effects, but shortness of breath or difficulty breathing shouldn’t be ignored. It may be related to the medication or another cause, so please consult your prescribing psychiatrist. Don’t stop or change the dose on your own. If you’re experiencing breathing difficulty right now, especially if it’s sudden or worsening, seek urgent medical care.
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Hi, consult online flr questions regarding the same
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Dr. Vikram Singh
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Faridabad
Shortness of breath is not a common side effect with Fluoxetine. And you say you've been taking it for a long time. Please consult your doctor and get other causes including anemia , allergies (due to dust/pollution) , any cardiac causes etc ruled out.
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Dr. Murtaza Ali
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