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What Is The Dosage Of Prozac?

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Posted on Wed, 20 May 2015
Question: My grandson has been on Prozac for several years and now at age 15 is showing some symptoms again. He takes 20 mg a day. Now he is bigger and weighs more we think his dose should be increased.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please describe the symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

The required dose of prozac depends on the kind of symptoms for which it is prescribed and response with particular dose.

I request you to post details of his symptoms today as well as in past.

I will let you know about the possible required dosages.

Thanks and regards
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What Is The Dosage Of Prozac?

Brief Answer: Please describe the symptoms Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. The required dose of prozac depends on the kind of symptoms for which it is prescribed and response with particular dose. I request you to post details of his symptoms today as well as in past. I will let you know about the possible required dosages. Thanks and regards