Is it safe to take Prozac when pregnant?
"In 2005, the Food & Drug Administration warned that the antidepressant Paxil had been linked to an increased risk of birth defects in expectant mothers that were taking the drug.
Since Paxil was approved in 1992, it has become one of the world's most popular antidepressants, taken by tens of millions of patients. According to GSK, about 25 percent of Paxil users are women of childbearing age, between 18 and 45."
Paxil is listed as a class c drug which means Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate /well-controlled studies in humans. However, the benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risk.
Absolutely not. Paxil has been prohibited to teenagers 18 and under in Canada. Paxil is not the drug of choice in this area and there are other safer medications that you should discuss with your doctor. If you are on them, please do not go off them "cold turkey" and wean off them along with your doctors help.
To whomever asked the question: be sure to take a look around at the other 100+ website hits you will get for this question. While of course their are objections to ANY drug use during pregnancy, there are other factors to be considered as well.
It is a risk-vs-benefit situation. If you are on Paxil, chances are there's a good reason for it. Women who go off it, weaned or cold turkey, during pregnancy, are way more likely to experience a dehabilitating post-partum depression. Paxil has been proven NOT to cause physical deformities or problems and will not turn your newborn into a monster.
However. There is a risk of infant discontinuation syndrome, wherein your newborn reacts to not having the drug in his or her system any more once they are born. The symptoms of this include increased crying, jitteriness, sleeplessness, and difficulty eating. All of these symptoms resolve within 1 - 2 weeks, with absolutely no lasting effects.
So the choice is pretty much yours. (Although I'd consider asking a doctor instead of Marcy next time.) For myself, I'd rather take a jittery, angry infant for a week than go off meds that were keeping me from killing myself. Of course, that's just me ;)
While taking or not taking a medication is ultimately your own decision, its best to consult a medical professional about these sorts of things and understand so that you can make an informed decision.
Paxil has pretty much saved my life. I suffer from Panic Disorder and have tried other meds such as Celexa, which was a complete nightmare. Paxil works for me very well. I have been on it for 11 years and am on the lowest dosage of twenty mg per day.
I continued it during my last pregnancy with no problems but of course, was very worried during pregnancy.
Paxil increases the risk for heart defects from 1 percent to 2 percent. Only you and your doctor can decide what is best for you and your situation.
Prozac is a national formula it can available every where...................you can buy it wid th name of fluoxetine also...................................
Why does a weed eater suddenly stop working while in use?
Check to see if you are out of line...otherwise it all sounds the same, just doesn't work.
spark plugs...petrol...electricity cord [cut or power off]...over heated [common with non industrial weed eaters
This a paraympathetic activity that can lead to gladular secretions.
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Well i guess that its u that's smoking weed. I myself am boarderline, (first diagnosed as bipoler) its all bullcrap. anyways to your question.
i myself took medication starting from 15, (im 17 now and don't take any more medication), i was on all kind of anti-depressants. I can tell you from experience and talking to alot of Dr's that smoking weed will affect you differently if you are on anti-depressants. of course it really depends on how high of a dose. But if the Prozac makes you feel different anyways, then really, do not smoke weed with it. heres why:
I noticed that when i take anti-depressants and smoke weed, i get alot more of a happy feeling than JUST smoking weed. (but hold on, that's the only good part about this combination)
i noticed that the heart beating and nausea increases ALOT when combining the two, which cannot be good. You will find yourself also eventually throwing up after weed sessions too. As a frequent pot smoker myself i will tell you this; weed is addictive and ****s up your tollerence. that's why you are gunna be finding yourself (i dunno how old you are but) finding yourself need to smoke two bowls instead of one to get high like u used to. and so on. With alot of weed in ur system, the anti-depressants wont work properly and will cause you mood swing, TRUST ME on this. i know what im talking about. Ive seen it happen to myself
MY adivice is, lay off the anti-depressants man. it took me 3 years to understand that Dr's just make their money by saying you are BIPOLAR or whatever and will perscribe you anything for them to be secure about you not killing yourself. i bet if ur Dr knew you smoke weed he would have not given you medication or he would have kindly asked you to lay off the haze a bit for you to take ur meds... Now
do this
tell your dr you smoke weed, tell him EXACTLY how you smoke, how much (about) and what feeling u get when ur not on meds and smoking weed and vice versa.
he will know then what to do. but if you ask me, just tell the Dr. you don't wanna take anymore meds, and he will lower the dose for you himself (slowly) do NOT attempt to do this yourself. just don't
If you are bipolar, (i don't know your story) but if you are then weed is the best medication. The Prozac gives you more side affects than weed (depending on dosage and your weight).
to answer your question finally (sorry im kinda baked) you are hurting yourself yes by combining the two. choose one of them and go with it. Do like i do:
if you choose weed, tolerence is a piece of crap. So you have to be cautious. when you smoke weed make sure everything you need to do in that day is done, all important things done. check. then you smoke and it will feel alot better when you reward yourself with weed. That's what bipolar, depressed, boarderline, etc or whatever should be doing.
not smoking everyday, now that's hard. Buts its possible. What i do is smoke one day, smoke the next (maybe if im stressed out) then take a break between like 1-2 days,
This is how weed was meant to be smoked.
i hope i made myself clear enough, so its now up to you to decide. im interested to hearing ur response, so just email me at falasiri@hotmail.com
if you need any help. good luck to you my friend
Can Dilantin and Prozac be taken together?
These two are not contraindicated together. They may be taken together (unless a particular individual has not tolerated this combination - which is rare).
Don't be stupid. You don't get high off of Prozac--it is not a serotonin-dumper like ecstasy. It merely helps your brain absorb more serotonin IF you have a disorder (depression, OCD) which causes your brain not to absorb enough serotonin. If you take too many in a quest to get high, you will probably die of an overdose.
On top of that, SSRI's(Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors) like Prozac(fluoxetine) have to be taken for at least 2-3 months to reach full effects. Taking a single dose or even taking it daily for 1-2 weeks will not cause any noticeable effects. As mentioned above, taking Prozac will not get you high, and taking more than the prescribed dose won't get you high either, it will only land you in the hospital.
What is the difference between Prozac and pristiq?
#1 : If your doctor prescribes it.
I am prescribed 10mg Abilify and 20mg Prozac for possible bi-polar disorder. The Prozac gets rid of the depression, and the Abilify gets rid of the Mania: they meet in the middle, or that's how my dr. explained it to me.
Will taking more Prozac make you feel better?
It depends on the person, some may need high doses, some may need lower doses, some may not respond to prozac- so it really just depends
Can you stay on fluoxetine for ever?
Many people who have started Prozac/fluoxetine have been on it since it was first prescribed for them. Ideally, clinical depression needs quick pharmaceutical intervention where some professionals believe this should be limited to less than 3 months, others continue to prescribe the medication for more than a decade. Some patients have tried to switch to lower and lower doses and taper...to no avail. The withdrawal symptoms for some people are too much to bear and still be able to function at home and work, etc. The jury is all over the place on this one...
What happens if Prozac is taken unnecessarily?
Prozac is very dangerous drug: adverse effects include akathisia (a condition in which a person feels compelled to move about), permanent neurological damage, and suicidal obsession and acts of violence.
Can you take 20mg of Prozac with 30mg of duromine?
Yes you can take Duromine with Prozac safely. I did for six months & lost 10 kilos. I wouldnt do it long term though, it will give you a kick start so by the time you come off them your tummy willl have shrunk down.
In fact i was on 60mg of Prozac it all varies on the individual, I would then take a break from it, cause it is like Meth Amphetamine (speed) just on a script.
Just watch for side affects & drink HEAPS of water as you will be mega thirsty to start with
There is no problem with the combination. Fatigue and weight gain can be from the lithium the Prozac or from the depression they treat. I suggest discussing it with your doctor.
Does Strattera give you the chills?
Answer: Getting chills from Strattera is not a normal side effect, and it is more of a flu-like symptom which is not a good thing really. While taking Strattera if you get flu-like symptoms (such as the chills, fever, or aches) this can be an indication of liver damage. Strattera has been shown to cause liver damage in rare cases. You should talk to your doctor especially if you have any one of the following other symptoms: uncontrollable itching, dark colored urine, yellowing of the skin or the eyes (jaundice), upper right-side abdominal tenderness or discomfort.
Is Prozac 40 mg and Depakote er 500mg ok to take together?
I am not sure about Prozac but celexa works well with it.
What can happen mixing prescribed drugs. The drugs Prozac and lithium and clonanzapam?
This is seriously going to trip you out and could possibly be fatal. You may hallucinate, have seizures, blackout, vomit, it could also cause liver damage, etc. Do not do it!
What happens when you take Prozac and amitriptyline together?
I have been on a combination of prozac 80 and elavil 100 since early 2008. I don't like being on more than one med, but it does work very well. Only complaint is the sexual side effects...no libido at all!
I don't understand. Why don't you just do both? Take the Prozac, and smoke the marijuana too.
Is Prozac a drug or a composition for drug?
Its like Zoloft its a pill that will work overtime not instantaniesly
Can Wellbutrin XL 300 mg with Prozac 40 mg cause serotonin syndrome?
I would really hope not as I am taking those dosages myself right now. It's important to follow your prescriptions though. The main side-effects i get are just blurred vision, heart palpitations, and increased anxiety.
Can you use anti depressants as poison?
Too much of anything can be toxic or have adverse symptoms. Anti-Depressants have different classes for their mechanisms, so its too vague when you mentioned anti-depressants in general.
The person who had invented Prozac in 1988 was Ray Fuller. The company was known as the Eli Lily Company.