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A member asked:

When is the normal amount of time for 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) side effects to lessen or subside?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Generally ...: You should see certain side effects wane over the course of 1-4 weeks as your body becomes adjusted to the medicine. However, continue to talk to your psychiatrist about any side effects - as this offers you the best chance of success and they will know if a course correction is needed. Hope that helps!

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Answered 1/25/2020

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