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Prozac (fluoxetine) --- how long to become effective?
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Prozac (fluoxetine): Onset usually first 2 weeks, full effectiveness 4-6 weeks.
Answered 9/13/2013
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Prozac (fluoxetine): Prozac (fluoxetine) takes up to 7 days or 10 days for an initial response and upto 4 to 6 weeks, for response to remission.
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