A 25-year-old woman with a history of recurrent major depressive disorder, currently well on Fluoxetine 20mg daily, is planning pregnancy. What is the...

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A 25-year-old woman with a history of recurrent major depressive disorder, currently well on Fluoxetine 20mg daily, is planning pregnancy. What is the most appropriate advice regarding her antidepressant medication, according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Continue fluoxetine at the current dose throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding

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Stop fluoxetine immediately

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Switch to Sertraline as it is considered safer

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Gradually taper off fluoxetine before conceiving

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Increase fluoxetine dose to prevent relapse

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Antidepressants in Pregnancy

A 25-year-old woman with a history of recurrent major depressive disorder, currently well on Fluoxetine 20mg daily, is planning pregnancy. What is the most appropriate advice regarding her antidepressant medication, according to NICE guidelines?