A 33-year-old member asked:
I was put on prozac (fluoxetine) for severe depression, rhen got ocd, so what will work this year?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Susan Uhrichanswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
I hear your: Frustration, but the are so many medications because not every patient responds to every med. Keep working to find the one that is right for you --- it will be worth it!
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Dr. Bernadette Onuohaanswered
Psychiatry 39 years experience
Prozac (fluoxetine): Fortunately both conditions will benefit from the same medication.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Prozac (fluoxetine): Consult you doctor about optimizing the Prozac (fluoxetine) dose since it can work for pcs at higher dose.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 3, 2016
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