I am on 320 mg of fluoxetine per day as advised by my doctor. Is this dosage too high?
Question posted by Milli7 on 10 Aug 2021
Last updated on 11 August 2021
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Hi WildcatVet, I got a doubt and I read many pages saying max dosage is 60-80 mg per day. I wanted to check.
I am sure its 320mg - my medication was started 11 months ago, and the dosage was increased during every review.
Let me explain you,
My dosage:
Morning: 2 tab of 60 mg + 1tab of 40mg=
160mg
Evening: 2 tab of 60 mg + 1tab of 40mg=
160mg
I found that there was change in my body's coordination. I regularly go to gym, and day by day I felt harder- that bothered me a lot.
Very honestly, I think you need to get a 2nd opinion! Is your prescribing doctor a licensed psychiatrist?
Hi, Milli!
The maximum recommended dosage is 60-80mg/day depending on the condition being treated.
Are you positive that 320mg is what the doctor prescribed? Could it be 3x20mg/day?
You need to verify the dosage with your doctor ASAP.
Can you tell me why you are talking for depression?
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