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Can Prozac Medicine Be Taken For Anxiety And Depression?
I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety during my second pregnancy the medication that was prescribed was 10mg of Prozac it hurt my baby she was life flighted and put into intensive care due to the medication I was breast feeding at the time so I discontinued use. It s been some time. I feel anxiety and know I am depressed I just moved to a new area I need to find a doctor so I can get back on my medication but I am a little hesitant
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
Hi,
Thanks for writing
You may consult a psychiatrist and discuss your requirements and priorities in detail with him/her. Accordingly a plan can be made for you. The conditions you mention might also be addressed without medicines.
Hope that helps,
Dr A Rao
Thanks for writing
You may consult a psychiatrist and discuss your requirements and priorities in detail with him/her. Accordingly a plan can be made for you. The conditions you mention might also be addressed without medicines.
Hope that helps,
Dr A Rao
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