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A member asked:
How long does it take to begin feeling the effects of prozac (fluoxetine)?
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About 6 weeks: Many antidepressants require 4 to 6 weeks to build up to a therapeutic level in the body.
Answered 4/28/2021
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Depends: The effects of a medication like Prozac (fluoxetine) depend on why you are taking it. In cases of depression, a positive effect can be seen in as little as 1-2 weeks. However, for anxiety disorders, especially hard to treat ones like ocd, effects sometimes take up to 2 months to be seen.
Answered 11/15/2018
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