Question 1

Is prozac (fluoxetine) effective?

Accepted Answer

For the right illness Prozac (fluoxetine) can be very effective. Indicated for depression, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, ocd, pmdd.

Question 2

Is prozac (fluoxetine) effective for generalized anxiety disorder? i just switched from lexapro to prozac today. i also have ocd and have had panic disorder in the past. lexapro worked well for me but i gained 100 pounds. thank you?

Accepted Answer

Both medications are belong to the SSRI group and they are both used for GAD. Weight loss is much more common than weight gain with Fluoxetine.

Question 3

Is prozac (fluoxetine) still effective after 4 years?

Accepted Answer

If you mean can Prozac (fluoxetine) still be effective after taking it for four years? The answer would be yes. For some,  symptoms can recur while on an antidepressant for many reasons. They can be under more stress, they miss too many doses and often, unfortunately the symptoms were not fully treated and the condition intensifies. Sometimes, ssris like Prozac (fluoxetine) do quit working and a change of med is needed.

Question 4

Is the effective prozac (fluoxetine) dosage usually 20mg? i had a doctor tell me 20mg used to be the only prozac (fluoxetine) dose and going higher isn't necessary

Accepted Answer

Doctors used extremely high doses of prozac (fluoxetine) when it first came out. Now the maximum dose is 80 /mg per day. However, depending on the condition - 20mg is a pretty common effective dosage. Off label dosing can still be considered.

Question 5

Prozac (fluoxetine) ---  how long to become effective?

Accepted Answer

Onset usually first 2 weeks, full effectiveness 4-6 weeks.

Question 6

How long does it take for prozac (fluoxetine) to become effective?

Accepted Answer

Most ssris start to show effectiveness against depression about 2 weeks after starting them.  Prozac (fluoxetine) is about 1 week slower due to its long half-life (it takes longer to reach a steady blood level).  So a good estimate is about 3 weeks.  But everybody's different; some people feel better faster, others need to wait longer.  Also, improvement is gradual, it doesn't become "effective" all at once.

Question 7

When prozac (fluoxetine) is tapered off after taking for a year, will it still be effective the next time it is prescribed again for relapse after some while.?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that restarting ssris after a period washout provide equivalent efficacy when compared to prior trials.

Question 8

Does alcohol makes prozac (fluoxetine) less effective?

Accepted Answer

Drinking on an ssri antidepressant can make depression or anxiety persist ("fighting" the treatment), ; increases seizure risk.  The med can also make alcohol feel stronger, impairing driving ; similar activities more than expected.  The standard rule: avoid all alcohol.  That said, people use ssris for months or years, ; some use alcohol occasionally in small amounts ; are ok.  Weigh the risks.

Question 9

Can you give me advice? i have been taking prozac (fluoxetine) for about two months, and that alcohol makes prozac (fluoxetine) less effective?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a no no with psychiatric medications for the most part. It does make it less effective. Alcohol is a depressant so it can worsen depression. Alcohol is always stronger then the medicine.

Question 10

What treatments are available if prozac (fluoxetine) is no longer becoming effective? due mostly to other unresoved health issues.

Accepted Answer

As i really don't know what your diagnosis is from the information you provided and do not know what benefit Prozac (fluoxetine) was providing and is no longer providing; it is very difficult to suggest some alternative treatments which may or may not be beneficial. I suggest you see a board certified psychiatrist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment options. Good luck.

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Is prozac (fluoxetine) effective for generalized anxiety disorder? i just switched from lexapro to prozac today. i also have ocd and have had panic disorder in the past. lexapro worked well for me but i gained 100 pounds. thank you?

Is prozac (fluoxetine) still effective after 4 years?

Is the effective prozac (fluoxetine) dosage usually 20mg? i had a doctor tell me 20mg used to be the only prozac (fluoxetine) dose and going higher isn't necessary

Prozac (fluoxetine) --- how long to become effective?

How long does it take for prozac (fluoxetine) to become effective?

When prozac (fluoxetine) is tapered off after taking for a year, will it still be effective the next time it is prescribed again for relapse after some while.?

Does alcohol makes prozac (fluoxetine) less effective?

Can you give me advice? i have been taking prozac (fluoxetine) for about two months, and that alcohol makes prozac (fluoxetine) less effective?

What treatments are available if prozac (fluoxetine) is no longer becoming effective? due mostly to other unresoved health issues.

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