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I am currently on prozac (fluoxetine) and it seems to be not working. i need a new ssri?
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It depends.: Hard to answer you without knowing your dose and how long you've been taking it. If you have simple depression and have been 20 mg for full 6weeks, with no results, i would move on to new med. But i usually go over the symptoms my patient described at our first visit and ask where things stand now. They are often amazed to see they are somewhat better. Then just up dose a bit to do some better.
Answered 12/9/2013
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