A member asked:

Im on 90mgs methodone n im takin fluoxetine 10mgs im having a panic attack now can i take another fluoxetine now i take only 1 a day since last friday?

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Dr. Donald Haupt answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Takes 3 weeks : Fluoxetine has to build up in your bloodstream and takes about 3 weeks to start working. So its not the kind of thing you take for immediate relief of panic attacks. When it builds up, its more of a prevention for attacks.. Often, you will need more than 10 mg a day of fluoxetine. You should ask your doctor both about raising the dose and about immediate things you can do when an attack comes.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sometimes : Some patients experience heightened anxiety the first two weeks of taking fluoxetine. Talk to your doctor about strategies for bridging the gap between onset symptoms and effectiveness (usually at 6-8 weeks of taking fluoxetine).

Answered 7/5/2014

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How long does it take 4 fluoxetine 10mgs 2start working on panic attacks?

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