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I have ocd and been on prozac (fluoxetine) 40mg for 26 years and i feel like it no longer works. what can i do? i have no energy or motivation

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Let your prescribing: provider know. Potential options include: adding in non-pharmacological treatments, increasing dose or considering a different or added medication.

Answered 5/16/2017

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