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A 20-year-old female asked:

My doctor prescribed me prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg for my pms symptoms because the week before my period i get extremely sad & nervous. is it ok to take every day?

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Dr. Shariq Refai
Dr. Shariq Refaianswered
Psychiatry 15 years experience
Yes: yes usually prozac (fluoxetine) is prescribed as a daily medication and can take 4-6 weeks to take full affect. discuss further with your physician.
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