Question 1

can you take 200 mg of prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine): 20 mg., yes, not 200mg. This is the average recommended daily dose.

Question 2

is it ok to take prozac (fluoxetine) at bedtime?

Accepted Answer

Depends on you: The timing doesn't change the effect of Prozac (fluoxetine) on depression, anxiety, or panic attacks.  But Prozac tends to be "activating" and might disturb sleep if taken at bedtime.  Most patients take it after their first food of the day, e.g., after breakfast.  Rarely, patients find it sedating instead of activating, and then it's best to take it at bedtime.

Question 3

can 90mg of prozac (fluoxetine) is safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Depend: Different condition require diffferently, as for major depression or OCD disorder, Prozac (fluoxetine) can be taken up to max of 80 mg per day. For panic disorder , it can be up to 60 mg or just 20 mg for bipolar with other med etc... The 90 mg that you are inquire it is  given per week only.For depression.You need to consult with your doctor.

Question 4

can you take 40mg prozac (fluoxetine) as needed?

Accepted Answer

Won't fix depression: Antidepressants all need to be taken on a regular daily basis to work as antidepressants.  The usual daily dose of Prozac (fluoxetine) is 20 mg, but some people need more.  Prozac is sometimes prescribed instead for pms symptoms, in which case it need not be taken continuously.  The dosing is best discussed in person with the prescribing doctor.

Question 5

is it ok to take 20 mg of prozac every other day?

Accepted Answer

Definitely : This regimen will simply level out as if taking 10 MGM ever day- many people w depression and good coping skills or cbt will do well w this lower dose

Question 6

how long would prozac (fluoxetine) take to kick in?

Accepted Answer

2 to 8 weeks: The initial improvement is usually felt at least on some day within two to 4 weeks. If used for ocd, significant improvement can take up to 12 weeks. In severe pms it can work within a day or two because it is working through a different mechanism. Best wishes to you.

Question 7

can i take prozac (fluoxetine) and carnicia gambogia together?

Accepted Answer

Avoid garcinia: Avoid garcinia cambogia.  It has not been shown to do anything useful, and it may negatively affect the liver.  Why would anyone want to use it?

There appears to be no interaction between these two substances.

Question 8

how long does it take for prozac (fluoxetine) to leave the body?

Accepted Answer

Tapering Prozac (fluoxetine).: Please do not stop your antidepressant without checking with the prescribing physician. Many conditions Prozac (fluoxetine) is used to treat tend to recur, especially if the medication i'd stopped too quickly.  A good estimate is it takes a week for half of Prozac (fluoxetine) and its metabolites to clear from your system, and a month to fully clear.

Question 9

can i take macana puriens (cowhage) while on prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Not advisable: Leaves of m. Pruriens contain l-dopa, a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. The l-dopa content increases when extracts are prepared. L-dopa converts into dopamine, an important brain chemical involved in mood, sexuality, and movement. Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant, and affects chemicals in the brain. Interactions between the two have not been studied.

Question 10

how long will it take for prozac (fluoxetine) to leave my system?

Accepted Answer

Quite a while: Prozac (fluoxetine) taken over a period of three or more months, then stopped, can show the presence of fluoxetine for five or more weeks. Prozac has both a right and left isomer (like looking at yourself in the mirror and raising your hand and watching your raised r hand appear to be your l hand). Breakdown of fluoxetine yields nor-fluoxetine which lasts 2 x as long in the body as fluoxetine.

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