Question about prozac

wheelsonthebus

Hi Ladies,

I have struggled with depression and anxiety for about 6 years now. I was prescribed Prozac, 10mg a day, about three months before I conceived DS. When I became pregnant, I asked my dr how I should proceed and he said since I was on such a low dose and had depressive tendencies that I should stay on the medication. I found my depression and anxiety to improve during pregnancy and I have felt good since having DS. I am starting to feel guilty that I took this medication through pregnancy and while breastfeeding. I'm not sure why all of a sudden I feel this way, but I am thinking of going off the medication. Does anyone have any experiences with stopping your prozac?Has anyone taken it during pregnancy and breastfeeding? I don't know what to do. I feel guilty taking medication while DS still nurses, but I don't want to go back to the way I felt before.

*speedracer*

feeling good makes you the best mom you can be.  if i had to quit taking meds, i probably would have quit BFing altogether, and that helped ease my guilt.  If you're thinking about stopping anyway, maybe talk to your dr to see what they say.  you could always do a trial and see how things go, and go back on if you think you need it.

cooperme2871

I just stopped my prozac a week ago and feel great. I am not bfing, but after talking to my doctor, we decided I no longer need it.