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Fluoxetine during pregnancy
I am in a situation where I can't stop my anxiety medicine , neither can I delay planning for pregnancy . I am taking FLUOXETINE 20 mg each day . What are the bad effects of taking this medicine during pregnancy ? I am overthinking but have no choice .
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The best way is to cross-taper fluoxetine with sertraline and go for pregnancy, as it is considered the safest anti-anxiety in pregnancy.
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Discuss with a Psychiatrist to cross taper fluoxetine with sertraline
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Yes. U can continue the medications.
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You can take fluoxetine 20 mg but keep checking with dr
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This medication is safe during pregnancy. If you have not conceived yet, you can consult and we'll start you on other medication which is more safe and tolerable during pregnancy than fluoxetine.
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Please consult with a psychiatrist, because it needs proper history and evaluation of your illness before commenting anything about your medication .
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Neuropsychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hello,
Nothing serious.
You can continue.
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Suppose u r taking earlier then sometimes we keep continue thoughout pregnancy too , although some details evaluation necessary
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