Question 1

what occurs if i took 10 fluoxetine capsules?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some people respond to 10 mg pf Prozac (fluoxetine) alpough the studies have shown that 20 mg is the minimal theraputic dose required, 10 mg had no difference with the placebo effect.

Question 2

is going from 10 mg prozac (fluoxetine) to 40 mg ok, and how long to see results?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Results (and their speed) depend on the reasons you're being prescribed the Prozac (fluoxetine) to begin with.  Going from 10 mg to 40 mg is a big jump, and as a physician i would be more gradual about it.  Generally one needs several weeks to notice changes.  Since you've shared no info about why you were prescribed prozac, (fluoxetine) i can't really comment further.

Question 3

would taking 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) every other day be like taking 10 mg every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Prozac (fluoxetine) has a: very long half-life and its active metabolite also has a long half-life which means it is active in the body for a long time. Therefore taking 20 mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) every other day would be like taking 10 mg every day. Best regards.

Question 4

would taking a 20 mg capsule of prozac (fluoxetine) every other day be like taking 10 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) daily?

Accepted Answer

No: Medications are dosed (daily, twice daily, etc.) based on how fast they are eliminated from the body. Prozac (fluoxetine) should be taken daily to prevent the blood level of the medication from falling below the therapeutic concentration.

Question 5

take 20 mg prozac (fluoxetine) in capsule form if i take it every other day would that be like taking 10 mg every day?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine): Half-life for Prozac (fluoxetine) is 9.3 days and it's metabolite is about six days. So yes taking 20 mg every two days is like taking 10 mg a day.

Question 6

been on 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) capsule form for 5 months would like to decrease to 10 mg can i take out half the powder how would i measure?

Accepted Answer

Work with doc: It would be easier to just get the 10 mg fluoxetine. What you say can be done, however, and your doctor whould be involved.

Question 7

is taking two 10mg prozac (fluoxetine) the same as one 20mg tablet? i was recently on twenty and got but on ten but it's not working as well so can i take two 10mg

Accepted Answer

2 x 10mg = 20 mg: Yes, taking 2 of the 10mg Prozac (fluoxetine) would = 20mg.  Please talk with your doctor about raising the dose back to 20mg, and s/he can best advise you.  If s/he prescribed 10mg, your prescription will run out sooner when you're actually taking twice as much.

Question 8

im taking 1500 mg of st. johns wort in 500 mg doses three times a day. i want to start taking 10 mg of fluoxetine a day instead. how should i transition from saint johns wort to fluoxetine?

Accepted Answer

: Never take OTC junk like St. Johns Wort. Go to Drugs.com and check for interactions of fluoxetine and St. John's and any other stuff you are taking. Then share with your Dr.

Question 9

been on 10 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) for 11 days can i switch to sam-e now or do i have to wait?

Accepted Answer

Depression: I commend you for your desire to have good health.
Feel good about your achievements.
Prozac (fluoxetine) helps anxiety and depression. Sometimes, it can take upt10-14 days to improve symptoms and mood; to have sustained improvement Prozac (fluoxetine) should be taken for 6 weeks.
There is no research of at least six weeks duration comparing SAMe to other antidepressants
See a Psychiatrist for Therapy, Breathing Relaxation

Question 10

how long do u have to wait to start taking st. john wort after being on 10 mg prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine) has a: long half-life and doesn't work its way into the nervous system at the proper depth to begin to alter mood for about 14 to 21 days, in most cases.    Some folks think a month is not too long to wait.   (This is not the same as the initial "rush" some patients experience as the drug first is introduced...)   Quitting Prozac (fluoxetine) takes about the same time to leave the body, so give it 2+weeks to be safe.

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What occurs if i took 10 fluoxetine capsules?

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Is going from 10 mg prozac (fluoxetine) to 40 mg ok, and how long to see results?

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Would taking 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) every other day be like taking 10 mg every day?

A member asked:

Would taking a 20 mg capsule of prozac (fluoxetine) every other day be like taking 10 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) daily?

A member asked:

Take 20 mg prozac (fluoxetine) in capsule form if i take it every other day would that be like taking 10 mg every day?

A member asked:

Been on 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) capsule form for 5 months would like to decrease to 10 mg can i take out half the powder how would i measure?

A member asked:

Is taking two 10mg prozac (fluoxetine) the same as one 20mg tablet? i was recently on twenty and got but on ten but it's not working as well so can i take two 10mg

A member asked:

Im taking 1500 mg of st. johns wort in 500 mg doses three times a day. i want to start taking 10 mg of fluoxetine a day instead. how should i transition from saint johns wort to fluoxetine?

A member asked:

Been on 10 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) for 11 days can i switch to sam-e now or do i have to wait?

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How long do u have to wait to start taking st. john wort after being on 10 mg prozac (fluoxetine)?

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