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Usual Fluoxetine dosage for OCD

2020-10-01 12:45:29
What is usual Fluoxetine dosage for OCD for adults? Is 20mg enough? I want to know because I can't wait till 4 to 6 weeks to know if the dosage is sufficient. Thank you
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Dosage differs from an individual to individual. Starting low and going slow on doses of medicines with proper Supervision of a Psychiatrist will help. Patient is the key to having a support for your lifestyle.

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Start in low doses and increase gradually depending on patient response

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No it's not.There is also a way to increase the dose.You cannot directly start with the higher doses

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