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Is there much difference between 20mg of prozac (fluoxetine) and 10mg of prozac (fluoxetine)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

For some patients: It can be the difference between getting a full response vice a partial response.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/11/2018

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Different: Each person responds differently to medications, so even though 10mg doesnt seem like much, it may make a big difference for some, while for others there is no difference.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/11/2018

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