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Taking Generic Prozac At 60mg Per Day. Want To Take 40mg Every Three Days. Suggestion?
I have been taking generic Prozac for several years, at 60mg per day. My dosage was changed to 40mg per day but I didn't realize it and so instead of taking just 40 mg I have been taking 120 per day for the last 18 days. My plan is to take 40 mgs every three days so the prescription will last 90 days. What do you think?
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Mistakes can sometimes occur when the doses of medication are altered.
The medication may not be as effective once used every 3 days, it is unlikely to have the expected clinical response.
You may have to consider using it as prescribed and consulting your doctor when it runs out for another prescription.
I hope this helps
Mistakes can sometimes occur when the doses of medication are altered.
The medication may not be as effective once used every 3 days, it is unlikely to have the expected clinical response.
You may have to consider using it as prescribed and consulting your doctor when it runs out for another prescription.
I hope this helps
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