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Took 40 prozac for 2yrs for anxiety/ocd. stopped 8 months ago.used to cause weight gain. if i start again any chance itll cause weight loss this time?
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Depression/ OCD Trea: I commend you for your functioning without Prozac for 8 months. Let Wise woman in you reflect at this time: • Severity of Anxiety • Severity of OCD • Effect on your functioning in school, work, and relationships • Concern about physical appearance • Present weight, diet and daily exercise See Psychiatrist for: •Present Diagnosis •Need for Prozac or another medication •Therapy to cope with stresses
Answered 12/3/2017
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