I'm considering (in conjunction with a psychiatrist) going on Prozac, but I am concerned about long-term effects on my 17-month-old daughter. I read a study saying that because of its long half-life, Prozac is the least ideal between Zoloft, Paxil, and Prozac. I tried Zoloft but had bad side effects. I was on Prozac for 10+ years before TTC, so I will presumably tolerate it better. But I'm concerned that there may be long-term effects, such as learning disabilities, etc. as my daughter grows. Can you put my mind at ease or share any information on that? My daughter typically nurses three times a day, at morning, nap, and bedtime. She doesn't nurse overnight anymore--would I significantly decrease the risk if I were able to take the medication at night, giving my body the night to metabolize it?
Also, I have trouble sleeping. Is there anything I can take on bad nights that won't affect my daughter when she nurses in the morning? I currently take Advil PM as needed, but was warned it could be bad for my liver/stomach.
Thank you so much. I want to feel better, but I have toughed it out so far because I am worried about the long-ranging effects. I should note that she is still quite sensitive to caffeine, even though I read that typically peaks at 6 months. So she may be more sensitive than most.
Also, I have trouble sleeping. Is there anything I can take on bad nights that won't affect my daughter when she nurses in the morning? I currently take Advil PM as needed, but was warned it could be bad for my liver/stomach.
Thank you so much. I want to feel better, but I have toughed it out so far because I am worried about the long-ranging effects. I should note that she is still quite sensitive to caffeine, even though I read that typically peaks at 6 months. So she may be more sensitive than most.
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