"my dr started me on 20mg once daily.after a few months with no improvement he raised it to 40mgs.after about 2 weeks at this dose the depression subsided some and also my anxiety as i found myself reaching for my xanax less and less.however after about 5-6 months the depression and anxiety came back and my doctor told me raising the dose would do no good.so,that being said, if you need an anti-deppressant to get you through a rough patch in your life (divorce,holidays,death of a loved one) this seemed to work very well just after about 6 months i was right back where i started. 

*another benefit is it&#039;s generic (fluoxetine) in many stores is only $4 for a month supply.ive seen some anti-deppressants cost well over $100 for a month*"