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Study Finds No Link Between Prozac and Stillbirth
January 6, 2013. By Heidi Turner.
San Jose, CA A new study adds to the increasing confusion over the link between Prozac and birth defects. The study, which involved an analysis of the risk of stillbirths linked to the use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) while pregnant, did not specifically focus on Prozac side effects, but did include drugs from the same medication class.
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Prozac Side Effects Highlighted in FDA Warning
October 28, 2011. By Charles Benson.
Silver Spring, MD The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued an updated statement regarding Prozac side effects that can arise from a combination of the drug and linezolid, according to MedPage Today.
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Should Coffee Replace Prozac As Antidepressant for Pregnant Women?
October 12, 2011. By Heidi Turner.
Boston, MA Given that there is some concern about the risk of Prozac side effects, which could allegedly include Prozac birth defects, pregnant women may want to have alternatives to antidepressant medication during their pregnancy. Although the exact link between Prozac and birth defects is not clear, some studies suggest a link between the use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and the development of certain birth defects, including autism, septal defect and pulmonary stenosis.
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Pennsylvania Court Rejects Claim That Prozac Side Effects Led to Murder
September 28, 2011. By Charles Benson.
Susquehanna County, PA Prozac side effects and potential birth defects have been suggested by a number of studies and warnings released by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Will Prozac Side Effects Turn Expectant Mothers Off of the Medication?
September 15, 2011. By Heidi Turner.
Houston, TX For expectant mothers, worry about Prozac side effects along with all the other things they have to worry about may be overwhelming. After all, they have to balance the risk of Prozac birth defects against the risk of untreated depression. But as more studies suggest a link between Prozac and birth defects, expectant mothers may find they are strongly considering their alternatives.
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Prozac Side Effects Highlighted in a Number of New Studies
August 30, 2011. By Charles Benson.
Nottingham, England Prozac birth defects may be one of the major issues with the antidepressant, but a number of new studies indicate that the medication might present health risks for seniors as well.
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Is Prozac Linked to Autism?
August 17, 2011. By Heidi Turner.
Boston, MA Amid concerns about Prozac side effects, specifically the link between Prozac and birth defects, comes news that medications such as Prozac could be linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. The news about this latest Prozac side effect could have pregnant women concerned over whether or not they should use the medication while pregnant.
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After 24 Years, a New Concern with Prozac?
July 20, 2011. By Gordon Gibb.
Boston, MA There are various potential birth defects and adverse reactions associated with SSRI antidepressants that fall within the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor class—prozac pphn among them. However, a new entry in the parade of potential prozac birth defects that is harder to pinpoint is the possibility of autism.
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Study Suggests Link between Prozac and Birth Defects
July 5, 2011. By Heidi Turner.
Santa Fe, NM A new study suggests a link between the use of Prozac and birth defects. The study, conducted in Finland, found a small risk of Prozac side effects in infants exposed to the medication prior to birth. Those Prozac side effects reportedly include heart defects, which can be serious for newborns.
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Are Prozac Side Effects a Cause for Concern?
June 22, 2011. By Heidi Turner.
Boston, MA Despite concerns about the potential risk of Prozac side effects, especially as those side effects impact infants, research shows that more women are using medications while pregnant than in the past. This means that more infants could be at risk of complications, including reported Prozac birth defects.
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- Prozac Birth Defects Can Include PPHN By Charles Benson (Mar-9-11)
- Prozac May Not Prevent Depression Relapses By Charles Benson (Nov-24-10)
- Study Finds Prozac Birth Defects, Other Adverse Reactions By Charles Benson (Jul-6-10)
- UK Health Authority Warns Expectant Mothers against Dangers of Antidepressant Use By Gordon Gibb (May-21-10)
- New Study Reaffirms the Risks of Prozac Birth Defects By Charles Benson (Nov-24-09)
- Prozac still Prescribed to Pregnant Women By Jane Mundy (Nov-28-06)