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If one feels anxious and takes fluoxetine will their anxiety symptoms get worse in first two three weeks before they start to find relief, ?thanks

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

I've been told: That 9 days should show results, if it's going to!

Answered 3/4/2014

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A member asked:

If one feels anxious and takes fluoxetine will their anxiety symptoms get worse in first two three weeks before they start to find relief, ?thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milton Mintz answered

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