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Q: Can Floxetine (for post-natal depression) cause damage to a

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 25th, 2006

i am taking 20mg of fluoxatine a day for postnatal depression,i have been on it for 3 months.i have just done a pregnancy test and its posotive ,i think im about 8wks.i want to know if its ok to carry on taking fluoxatine during pregnancy or should i stop straight away,and if i am 8 wks could it have damaged the baby.i have a dr app next week.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 27th, 2006

Depression During Pregnancy Answer A1000

Although there is no controversial data that warns against Floxetineâ's negative influence during pregnancy,you can consult with your doctor about taking a precautionary step and stop taking that medicine. There are no diagnositic exans that can reveal damage to the fetus at this stage of the pregnancy.

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