QUESTION:
Dear Dr. Heller,
I just found out I am pregnant and went off Effexor. I am terribly sick now. Will this effect the baby?
ANSWER:
In extremely high doses, Effexor has caused some problems in the offspring of
laboratory animals.
You need to discuss your situation with your physician. Prozac is considered reasonably
safe during pregnancy. Being depressed can have deleterious effects on your baby as well.
