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Is there any specific reason why prozac(fluoxetine) wouldn't help at all, but zoloft(sertraline) can significantly improve a person's life in only a few weeks following the first dose?

Q: is there any specific reason why prozac(fluoxetine) wouldn't help at all, but zoloft(sertraline) can significantly improve a person's life in only a few weeks following the first dose?

: The effectiveness of each medication within the same group varies a lot among patients. We often interchange medications within a group if one is not effective, not only for behavior disorder but also in many other conditions such as hypertension, GERD, etc.

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The effectiveness of each medication within the same group varies a lot among patients. We often interchange medications within a group if one is not effective, not only for behavior disorder but also in many other conditions such as hypertension, GERD, etc.

Answered 10/16/2022

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A member asked:

Is there any specific reason why prozac(fluoxetine) wouldn't help at all, but zoloft(sertraline) can significantly improve a person's life in only a few weeks following the first dose?

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