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Is 10 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) an effective dose for anxiety and mild depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): Some people may have an adequate response to 10mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) but many will require 20mg or more.

Answered 6/8/2019

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