Fluoxetine upping dossage

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Hi I've had anxiety for as long as I can remember. Been on a few drugs waiting to start CBT

Was on sertraline for 8 weeks

Now been on fluoxetine 20 mg for 5 weeks

I want to up to 40 but GP said that was for depression only. So he will get me a psychiatrist instead of meds if I go back to him. Should I ask for

Second opinion. Can I take 40 mg

Thanks so much in advance

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    You will find that a psychiatrist can have a lot more options for prescribing mental health drugs.  A GP has limitatations

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