I have been taking Proxac 30mg (profluoxetine) for five years now, mainly for anxiety. Now that I want to get pregnant, my doctor has prescribed a gradual decrease in dosage to 0mg (20 for a month, 10 for another month, then 0). Thank you for the answer! Are there any antidepressants that are safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding? Tiguidou, so I understand that I would need to talk to my health care professionals about this. Thank you very much and have a great day! :)

Hello madam, the symptoms can be very varied, such as anxiety, insomnia, a resurgence of symptoms, or other. If you ever notice this, you should contact your pharmacist who will be able to evaluate the need to slow down the withdrawal. I will remain available if you have any further questions! Tom Samaha, pharmacist There are antidepressants that are indeed preferable for women who are pregnant or who wish to conceive, but it will depend on her history and whether her situation is well controlled with the product currently taken. It's really a case by case basis. It was my pleasure, have a great day too! Tom Samaha, pharmacist

What withdrawal symptoms/effects should I expect?

28-year-old womana year ago

I have been taking Proxac 30mg (profluoxetine) for five years now, mainly for anxiety. Now that I want to get pregnant, my doctor has prescribed a gradual decrease in dosage to 0mg (20 for a month, 10 for another month, then 0).

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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Hello madam, the symptoms can be very varied, such as anxiety, insomnia, a resurgence of symptoms, or other. If you ever notice this, you should contact your pharmacist who will be able to evaluate the need to slow down the withdrawal.

I will remain available if you have any further questions!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

28-year-old woman · a year ago

Thank you for the answer! Are there any antidepressants that are safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

There are antidepressants that are indeed preferable for women who are pregnant or who wish to conceive, but it will depend on her history and whether her situation is well controlled with the product currently taken. It's really a case by case basis.

28-year-old woman · a year ago

Tiguidou, so I understand that I would need to talk to my health care professionals about this. Thank you very much and have a great day! :)

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

It was my pleasure, have a great day too!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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