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How Long Does Prozac Take To Flush Out Of System?
Question: how long does it take for 20mg prozac to get out of ur system so its safe for me to try having a baby without risk to the fetus? when does the fetus start to get neuro connection to receive any prozac from the mother? i have been on prozac for 6 weeks and before that i was on zoloft. i have now been off prozac altogether for 9 days.
Brief Answer:
around 15 days for complete wash out
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Fluoxetine (Prozac) takes around 15 days to get out of the body completely.
But the good part is that it is not implicated in any of the evidence based studies that it causes any specific congenial problem.
But still it is not considered safe to be taken by a pregnant lady so its good that you have discontinued it already.
Take folic acid supplements as prescribed daily and get a fetal echocardiography at 20-22 weeks of pregnancy to rule out any congenital heart disease.
In case you have any questions about it, please feel free to ask.
Regards
Dr Manisha
around 15 days for complete wash out
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Fluoxetine (Prozac) takes around 15 days to get out of the body completely.
But the good part is that it is not implicated in any of the evidence based studies that it causes any specific congenial problem.
But still it is not considered safe to be taken by a pregnant lady so its good that you have discontinued it already.
Take folic acid supplements as prescribed daily and get a fetal echocardiography at 20-22 weeks of pregnancy to rule out any congenital heart disease.
In case you have any questions about it, please feel free to ask.
Regards
Dr Manisha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so it is safe to start trying after 15 days off the medication? or should i wait a month and then try?
Brief Answer:
wait till a month
Detailed Answer:
Wait for a month and then try and in my opinion visit your psychiatrist for evaluation and in case he feels you need a drug for maintainence then discuss the issue of conception and thus ask for safe drug (in case needed).
It is important because in general pregnancy and the increased hormones can precipitate mood swings in many patients.
So discuss the aspect and in case you need any opinion from my side, I will be glad to answer.
Take care.
wait till a month
Detailed Answer:
Wait for a month and then try and in my opinion visit your psychiatrist for evaluation and in case he feels you need a drug for maintainence then discuss the issue of conception and thus ask for safe drug (in case needed).
It is important because in general pregnancy and the increased hormones can precipitate mood swings in many patients.
So discuss the aspect and in case you need any opinion from my side, I will be glad to answer.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
can start after 1 month
Detailed Answer:
Yes dear that's what I was saying you can take Prozac as there is no evidence of harmful effects on the baby except for a few reports of cardiovascular problems so it can be taken but is best avoided.
You can start planning for pregnancy after a month and no need to take the drug in case you feel fine.
Let's hope you are blessed with a healthy baby soon.
Take care
can start after 1 month
Detailed Answer:
Yes dear that's what I was saying you can take Prozac as there is no evidence of harmful effects on the baby except for a few reports of cardiovascular problems so it can be taken but is best avoided.
You can start planning for pregnancy after a month and no need to take the drug in case you feel fine.
Let's hope you are blessed with a healthy baby soon.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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