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Fluoxetine and trying for a baby

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123ruthya · 26/10/2018 15:25

Been to the doctors today to discuss my medication. My husband and I are trying for a baby and I had stopped taking my fluoxetine (Prozac) gradually over a period of about a month.

I managed this with my fist child until about four months into my pregnancy before having to go back on it.
This time I didn't manage so long and a couple of weeks ago things got really bad again I was struggling to function and I just couldn't stop crying so I went back on it.
I went to the doctors ask if there was something else I could take with lower risks. The doctor basically told me I would have to be pretty desperate to try and get pregnant while I was on any medication for depression as it was toxic. He told me I could just try and get through it without my medication or stop trying for a baby. He also said since I have a two-year-old I should just concentrate on her and not worry about having another one.
He finally said I could try googling the number for antenatal in my area but I couldn't help. I walked out of there crying and now I'm really not sure what to do for the best. I know there is no magic safe medicine but I just need some advice.

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mynameiscalypso · 26/10/2018 15:31

Twat. I'm on sertraline - my psych has said it's safe and my fertility clinic (we're doing IVF) are happy with me taking it. The benefits far, far outweigh any minuscule risks. I'd try another doctor, I know some get funny about pregnancy and drugs but there's no reason not to take something that you need where there's little to no risk.

123ruthya · 26/10/2018 15:38

Thanks mynameiscalypso, it was sertraline I wanted to talk to him about but he wouldn't even discuss it. I just felt completely shocked by his response but wasn't in any frame of mind to challenge him. Sadly our doctors surgery has changed the appointment system and it's all walk in clinics or really long waits. My old doctor has left but I have just rung and the receptionist suggested a doctor who they get lots of compliments about

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