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What is the typical dose of fluoxetine for women?

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Unsure: Most patients, men and women, are started on 10 mg. Per day. It is titrated on an individual basis.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Fluoxetine: Depends on the condition being treated, roughly 20-40mg.

Answered 7/27/2015

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