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Pregnant. On Clonazepam, Fluoxetine, Dothiepin And Olanzapine. Is It Safe To Take These Medicine?

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Posted on Fri, 19 Jul 2013
Question: My name is XXXXXXX I am 5 weeks pregnant. I have been on clonazepam, Fluoxetine 4 mg, Dothiepin 75 mg and olanzapine 2.5 mg since 3 year's. And i am taking it even now. So is it safe to take these medication in pregnancy.
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Answered by Dr. Sundar Gnanavel (30 days later)
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Thanks for your query. After consideration of risks and benefits I would suggest you to continue the mentioned psychotropic drugs. They have no evidence for harm to the fetus. Wish you safe pregnancy.
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX
Psychiatrist
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Pregnant. On Clonazepam, Fluoxetine, Dothiepin And Olanzapine. Is It Safe To Take These Medicine?

Hello
Thanks for your query. After consideration of risks and benefits I would suggest you to continue the mentioned psychotropic drugs. They have no evidence for harm to the fetus. Wish you safe pregnancy.
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX
Psychiatrist