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can a woman taking antidepressant conceive a baby

i've been taking antidepressant for about 3 yrs but now i want to conceive a baby but i am afraid this might affect the baby. Actually i take Citas, Lexotanil and Inosert at a minimum dose. can someone please advise. Tks.
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2195822 tn?1341056911
Ps you're best off seeking medical advice..go to a doctor ..people on here can advise but are bit trained to do so. I just gave my personal experience
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2195822 tn?1341056911
I was on fluoxetine when I conceived my first. I came off them when I found out I was pregnant as they only advise you keep taking them if the benefits outweigh the risks. So they're not safe to take during pregnancy but if you really can't cope with life you should stay on them.
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