For anyone who has been or is on Prozac

How long did it take for the drug to kick in? My doctor started me on it about a week ago, but i feel absolutely no change. is this normal?

about three-four weeks. it is known for taking awhile to kick you. i take it and i like it. i think it helps me. xo pat

i noticed that when i was on it, it took about 4 weeks to kick in. just be patient and give it a little time to work.
sniffles

Took me four weeks.

Yeah................ 4 weeks is about the average time that one has to wait on before they feel some major difference..... hang in there.

LoVe,
Rhapsody -

Usually 4 to 6 weeks... just keep taking it everyday and follow your doctors instructions.

Hi there! I looked through my journals, and when I was on Prozac it took five weeks and two days for me to notice any change in my mood. Every person is different though, it could take a little less time or a little more time for you. Hope this has been helpful!

Take Care,
Angel

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How long did it take for the drug to kick in? My doctor started me on it about a week ago, but i feel absolutely no change. is this normal?

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Yup! It's normal. With SSRIs liek Prozac, you'll notice a gradual chance over the next 6 weeks. Usually - but not always - people do notice something within 10 days. It also depends on your dosage.

Hope this helps
Jerry

Im on prozac, im on 20mg a day. Can anyone tell me if that is a high or a low dose? I would really like to know. Thanks in anticipation

Recommended dosage:

ADULTS:

The usual starting dose is 20 milligrams per day, taken in the morning. Your doctor may increase your dose after several weeks if no improvement is observed. People with kidney or liver disease, the elderly, and those taking other drugs may have their dosages adjusted by their doctor.

Dosages above 20 milligrams daily should be taken once a day in the morning or in 2 smaller doses taken in the morning and at noon.

The usual daily dose for depression ranges from 20 to 60 milligrams. For obsessive-compulsive disorder the customary range is 20 to 60 milligrams per day, though a maximum of 80 milligrams is sometimes prescribed. For bulimia nervosa, the usual dose is 60 milligrams, taken in the morning. Your doctor may have you start with less and build up to this dosage. The usual dose for premenstrual dysphoric disorder is 20 milligrams a day.

For depression, it may take up to 4 weeks before the full effects of the medication are seen. For obsessive-compulsive disorder, treatment can take 5 weeks or more to be effective.

If you are taking a 20-milligram daily dose of Prozac for depression, the doctor may switch you to a delayed-release formulation called Prozac Weekly. To make the change, you'll be asked to skip your daily dose for 7 days, then take your first weekly capsule.

CHILDREN:

The usual starting dose for depression is 10 or 20 milligrams a day. After 1 week at 10 milligrams a day, the doctor may increase the dose to 20 milligrams. It may take up to 4 weeks before the full effects of the medication are seen.

For obsessive-compulsive disorder, the usual starting dose is 10 milligrams a day. After 2 weeks, the doctor may increase the dose to 20 milligrams. If no improvement is seen after several weeks, the dosage may be increased as needed, up to a maximum of 60 milligrams a day. Treatment may take 5 weeks or more to be effective.

Children who are underweight, have kidney or liver problems, or are taking multiple medications may need their dosages adjusted by their doctor.

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Hope this INFO helps....
LoVe,
Rhapsody -

thanks rhap. Thats exactly what i needed. You are a wealth of info. And what a speedy reply!

When I was on prozac--I had to take it at bedtime--it would make me too sedated to function at work.