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Prozac Birth Defects
Prozac—also known as fluoxetine—is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. The drug is often prescribed to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and more. On December 14, 2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its warning that says Prozac and other SSRI antidepressants can cause serious birth defects in the lungs of newborns if (more...)
Lexapro Birth Defects
Lexapro—also known as escitalopram—is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of medications. It’s often prescribed by doctors and psychiatrists to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety order, panic disorder, and other psychological conditions. In December 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report linking SSRIs like Lexapro to birth defects in children of (more...)