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Is Fluoxetine And Bupropn Safe During Pregnancy For Depression?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Question: Is it safe to take Fluoxetine 20 mg and Bupropn 300 mg for diagnosed depression in first trimester of pregnancy?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

These tablets are not totally safe especially in first trimester.

Hence I suggest you try to postpone these medicines to second trimester so that the development of baby is not affected.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
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Is Fluoxetine And Bupropn Safe During Pregnancy For Depression?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi I read your query and I understand your concerns. These tablets are not totally safe especially in first trimester. Hence I suggest you try to postpone these medicines to second trimester so that the development of baby is not affected. Regards Dr. Mahesh Koregol