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How Long Does It Take For 20 Mg Of Prozac To Take Affect?
Question: How long do you think it takes 20 mg of Prozac to take affect ? My son is on 10mg and he doesn’t think it’s working yet. He’s 23 and 170 pounds
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It can take 4-6 weeks for this medication to deliver its best effects. If that amount of time has passed with minimal improvement, the dose should be increased slowly, up to a maximum of 80mg daily.
Dr. Sheppe
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It can take 4-6 weeks for this medication to deliver its best effects. If that amount of time has passed with minimal improvement, the dose should be increased slowly, up to a maximum of 80mg daily.
Dr. Sheppe
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