On Fluoxetine and I'm pregnant

[Babybear]

I wonder if there is anyone out there who can offer some advice please??I've been on Fluoxetine just short of two months for severe anxiety and panic attacks.I can't say I'm on cloud nine but I'm not having the panic attacks so much these days.My problem is this....

The day before yesterday I found out I am pregnant with my third child which I am ecstatic about.I immediately missed that days dose and yesterdays until late last night when I started to get jittery and my husband urged me to take it as I can get really bad.I do not want to take these pills I want to stop and give my baby the best start possible.I'm now worrying myself insane that I may have already damaged it in some way.Our first two pregnancies were filled with worry and trauma in our own lives and I couldn't enjoy carring my first two---this baby will be our last and I so want to be able to sit back and relax and enjoy it together.I'm seeing my GP Monday but can't wait until then so that's why I'm in here.

Does anyone have any advice or at least some words of encouragement I'd be really grateful,

Thank you,

Sheri.xx

[hunny]

Hiya

Congratulations on your pregnancy!!

I wouldnt stop your tablets suddenly as that could do more harm than good.Some antiDs are ok to take in pregnancy but obviously your Dr will be able to advise you further.
Would you be able to speak to him/her even over the phone before Mon?

Hunny x

[Babybear]

H Hunny,

Thank you for replying.I'm going to ring my Gp in the morning to see if he can fit me in.I know I shouldn't stop taking them but it's just instinct-I feel like I shouldn't just ' in case 'anything should happen.The worse thing I could have done is look on the Net--there are conflicting reports everywhere and Ijust don't know what to believe.

[Sigh...] xx

[tnt808]

I wouldnt stop either until you speak to your doctor. Don't worry too much just yet, as you know there will be plenty more months for you to worry. You and your baby will be fine...I am at the end of my pregnancy and I am terrified so please, don't get all freaked out like me. Hang in there! And Congratulations!!!!!!

Take Care of You,

Tina

[LisaS]

hiya,

i am 10 wks pg and had the same prob with meds.. i was told to stop immediately but had such bad withdrawals i couldn't.. I am now just taking a 1/4 of the pill each day which is brilliant and i can't cope with doing any more than that right now with morning sickness!
Please just listen to your body...
I'm sure prozac is one of the 'safer' ones anyway, so just try and reduce slow if you can.. dont rush it, its better for you to be a healthy mum first and foremost.

look after yourself,

Lisa xxx
p.s. i'm on efexor

"do not fear to hope...Each time we smell the autumn's dying scent, we know that primrose time will come again"

"Like water be gentle and strong. Be gentle enough to follow the natural paths of the earth, and strong enough to rise up and reshape the world"

[Babybear]

Hi everyone thank you so much for your replies.

Well, I went to my GP yesterday morning and I stressed how concerned I am and she told me to stop taking them for the time being and see how I go.Apparently it doesn't affect the baby whilst carrying but it can cause problems after it's born as the baby can have withdrawal effects.I'm okay so far,a little stressed with two kids,two rabbits and a puppy but I'm trying to just take it easy!
So we'll see how I go and keep you updated....thanks loads again to you all and big congrats to the expectant mums ;)

Sheri xx

Try not to be sad if something wonderful comes to an end....just be grateful in your heart that it happened in the first place.

[manmoor]

Hi Sheri,

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Take Care

Mandy

xx