Am I Eligible To Be A Egg Donor While On Adderall And Prozac?

Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2015

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Question : I am interested in becoming an egg donor in my local area. I'm concerned that I may be disqualified from donating due to the fact that I am prescribed both adderall (15mg bi-daily) and 30mg extended release Prozac. What are your thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may not be able to donate

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) These medicines does interfere with drugs given to increase egg size in you.

2) Therefore I suggest you disclose this fact to the doctor before you donate eggs.

3) Possible you may be disqualified from donating eggs.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol.
IVF & Infertility Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar