A 15-year-old female asked:
thoughts on prozac (fluoxetine) for a very anxiety ridden 16 year old?have social, general, separation anxiety+seasonal mild depression. dr recomended i take 20mg
2 doctor answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered
57 years experience Pediatrics
Prozac (fluoxetine): You may take Prozac (fluoxetine) , but more importantly you should seek help from a psycotherapist or psychiatrist.
Answered on Jun 30, 2014
Dr. Linda Callaghan answered
52 years experience Addiction Medicine
Good .: Prozac (fluoxetine) is a well research ssri and is a good medication. It treats all the symptoms that you've mentioned. He recommended the right dose. This should be in conjunction with individual psychotherapy.
Answered on Oct 23, 2017
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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
35 years experience Clinical Psychology
Might be fine! But,: Always work w/ the Dr on the taper. They can be sure you are not running into w/drawal problems. You are wise to keep use short term if things have im ... Read More
A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Pacita David answered
29 years experience Psychiatry
Why every other day?: Prozac (fluoxetine), (fluoxetine) along with other antidepressant medications, are dosed either daily or twice daily, depending on the medication. Pr ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
35 years experience Clinical Psychology
Not likely: Nothing is impossible w/ side effects for psychotropics, but not likely. However, you might be ready to try to taper off Prozac (fluoxetine). I hate t ... Read More
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered
72 years experience Preventive Medicine
You need: To check out your diet instead of popping pills. The villain usually is sugar in all its forms.
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