Posted by Krazy Kat on November 26, 2001, at 17:36:18
In reply to Effexor to Prozac for pregnancy, posted by bodyclock on November 23, 2001, at 18:20:07
I love your name.
I am also considering getting pregnant within the next year. I currently take Depakote and Prozac.
I know Depakote can be bad to take during pregnancy - I'm not certain about Prozac. I would think if you need to choose b/t Effexor and Prozac, Prozac would be better simply b/c I believe it has a lower side effect profile.
I really don't know for sure, though.
Just FYI, if you have manic tendencies while on an AD without a stabilizer, you may be bipolar (Prozac has helped send me into a few episodes). So if you stop the lithium and notice manic symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
It's a tough decision, isn't it? You don't want to be mentally unhealthy while pregnant, especially not suicidal, but I imagine most of us would rather not take anything just to be safe.
Good luck.
- K.
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