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A member asked:

Does it make a difference if you take prozac (fluoxetine) at bedtime or morning?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not really: For some people, Prozac (fluoxetine) is activating -- so best to take it in the morning. Most important is to pick the same time every day so that you remember to take it.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/17/2015

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