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I was put on prozac (fluoxetine) for severe depression, how many years is the recovery usually?
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Weeks, not years: You may feel better in a matter of weeks, not years! if this is your first serious depression and treatment goes well, you may be able to stop Prozac (fluoxetine) after 6-12 months. If you've had more than one episode, your doctor will want you to take medicine longer as a precaution. It's possible for depression to last years, but usually not, especially not if treated. Good luck.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Usually wks or mons: Typically a person starts feeling better in a few weeks-- there are treatment resistant depressions that are tougher to control--have your psychiatrist re-evaluate your treatment.
Answered 4/28/2014
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