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I am on prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg from 20 days.how i can find out if its working or not and how much does it need to start working?

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Dr. Aaron Ament answered

INCREASE DOSE: If there is no clinical change after a week, the dr should try a dose increase (up to 80mg). If there is no antidepressant effect, a switch to another med is called for.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/13/2016

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A member asked:

I am on prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg from 20 days.how i can find out if its working or not and how much does it need to start working?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Ament answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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