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Taking prozac (fluoxetine) for 3 months for ocd, at 80mg for 4 weeks. have anxiety, insomnia since move to 80 from 60. will these go away? how long, two months?
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See your doctor : It is common to experience anxiety and insomnia when the dose of Prozac (fluoxetine) is increased. Sometimes these improve over time. See your doctor and tell him or her about your concerns. There are several options available to help you.
Answered 2/20/2017
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