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Can i continue drinking flouxetine sandoz 20mg when i discovered i'm pregnant?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

No.: Prozac (fluoxetine) is considered category c which means that there can be complications from taking Prozac (fluoxetine) in early pregnancy. These could be premature births, spontaneous abortions , complications at birth and congenital malformations. Yes , please stop now.

Answered 5/16/2016

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Fluoxetine: Your emotional health during pregnancy is important. Fluoxetine is an anti-depressant medication. Depression treatment during pregnancy is essential some research shows rare birth defects with fluoxetine. Please see a psychiatrist for assessment of severity of your depression, and for treatment including intensive psychotherapy, marital therapy, family therapy, meditation, and medication.

Answered 4/24/2014

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