Hello! I am a 28 y/o female trying to conceive my first child. I also suffer from major depressive disorder, and take Prozac 60mg and Wellbutrin XL 300mg daily. This combination is working well for me. I've been on the same Prozac dosage since 2010, and added the Wellbutrin 6 months ago when I had an increase in symptoms.
My psychiatrist had stated that she would not prescribe these medications for me during pregnancy, reporting a significant risk of birth defects. My OBGYN, however, assured me that there are minimal risks throughout pregnancy and will prescribe them for me. But I have always been told that breastfeeding on Prozac is a no-no, and it is only recently that I have been told my some other women who have children that this is not necessarily true.
Would these medications at these dosages be compatible with breastfeeding?
Thank you!
My psychiatrist had stated that she would not prescribe these medications for me during pregnancy, reporting a significant risk of birth defects. My OBGYN, however, assured me that there are minimal risks throughout pregnancy and will prescribe them for me. But I have always been told that breastfeeding on Prozac is a no-no, and it is only recently that I have been told my some other women who have children that this is not necessarily true.
Would these medications at these dosages be compatible with breastfeeding?
Thank you!
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