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Old Jun 21, 2009, 11:38 PM
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Ive been on 20mg of prozac for nearly a month now but i dont think its done anything at all. I havent even experienced a side effect off it. Was just wondering how long it takes to work? Thanks

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Old Jun 22, 2009, 07:26 AM
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I was always told around 2-3 weeks but that's just me.
Maybe your dose has to be increased . Check with your doc.
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Old Jun 22, 2009, 07:49 AM
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Old Jun 22, 2009, 07:00 PM
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My guess, it needs to be increased. My doctor tried me on 1/4th of the dose he wanted me on, but even then he needed to try me on something else because the meds made me so sick I couldn't even keep that amount down.

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Ive been on 20mg of prozac for nearly a month now but i dont think its done anything at all. I havent even experienced a side effect off it. Was just wondering how long it takes to work? Thanks
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Old Jun 22, 2009, 07:45 PM
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Medications begin to work as soon as you begin taking them. However, depending upon the dose you begin with, and how severely you needed them will determine when you begin to experience relief from taking the medication. For anti-depressants it can take up to 8 weeks to begin to sense some relief, and by then it may need to be increased already.

Talk to your doctor about trying a different medication if by 3 months at a decent dosage (ask doctor) you still aren't noticing any relief (and doctor concurs.) It may take trying several before you find one the works with your system. As you can see, it may take nearly 2 years or more if you only rely upon medication. Be sure to seek out psychotherapy with a psychologist during all this. Then, if you happen into a med that works, you'll be ahead of the curve. Keep trying, you're worth it!
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