Does Prozac cause inaccurate pregnancy tests?
QUESTION:
Dear Dr. Heller,
Two questions if you don't mind please.
I am two weeks late on my menstrual cycle, which I never miss more than one day. I have taken two at home urine tests and one blood test at the OB/GYN's office. Is is at all possible that the Prozac could be giving false results? Or could it be that the Prozac is keeping me from having a menstrual cycle? I have been on the Prozac for a week and a half now, I'd been on Celexa before that.
Can it be dangerous to get pregnant while taking Prozac? My husband and I would like to keep trying to get pregnant. Can Prozac lessen our chances of getting pregnant?
Your response would be much appreciated.
ANSWER:
- It's highly unlikely Prozac is causing a false result. I've never encountered anything on this phenomenon, although anything is possible.
- Prozac is considered safe in pregnancy, but it's an issue that needs to be discussed with the physicians involved.
- Prozac doesn't lessen your chances of pregnancy, although depression can reduce your chances of getting pregnant.
