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I'm pregnant and have been prescribed fluoxetine 20mg for anxiety. will this harm my baby?
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Generally, try to: avoid this, unless the benefits outweigh the risk. Consult your MD. In the meantime, here's a link from the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046420
Answered 11/27/2017
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