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A member asked:

Can prozac (fluoxetine) taken at 40mgthe be increased to taking 60mgthe or.higher?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): If response limited at the lower dose. Discuss first with your doctor.

Answered 4/26/2015

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