How strong a dose is 40mg of Prozac?

The Idea of Dose Strength: "Strength" is a partly arbitrary concern when you ask about psychotropic drugs, like antidepressants. read more

Most people prescribed Prozac are started at 20mg a day but many of those are increased to 40mg a day. The maximum recommended dose is 80 mg a day. I'd say 40 is a medium strength dose. read more

Maintenance dose: 20 to 60 mg orally per day Maximum dose: 80 mg orally per day Delayed release oral capsules: Initial dose: 90 mg orally once a week, commenced 7 days after the last daily dose of immediate-release fluoxetine 20 mg formulations. Comments: -Doses above 20 mg per day may be given in divided doses, in the morning and at noon. read more

Detailed dosage guidelines and administration information for Prozac Capsules (fluoxetine hydrochloride). Includes dose adjustments, warnings and precautions. read more