Episode 502: Prozac (Fluoxetine) and Other Drugs That Injure Endothelium

Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn by Dr. Joel Kahn

Jun 30, 202624:46Health

This week, Dr. Kahn reviews important new research showing that the commonly prescribed antidepressant Prozac (fluoxetine) may disrupt cholesterol metabolism, injure the endothelium (the delicate lining of arteries), and...

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