A 25-year-old woman with a history of recurrent depression is currently stable on fluoxetine 20mg daily. She is planning a pregnancy. What is the most...

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A 25-year-old woman with a history of recurrent depression is currently stable on fluoxetine 20mg daily. She is planning a pregnancy. What is the most appropriate advice regarding her fluoxetine use, according to NICE CG192?

Accepted Answer

Continue fluoxetine at the current dose throughout pregnancy

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Stop fluoxetine immediately

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Switch to sertraline as it is safer in pregnancy

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Gradually taper and discontinue fluoxetine before conception

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Increase fluoxetine dose to prevent relapse during pregnancy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Depression in Pregnancy Planning

A 25-year-old woman with a history of recurrent depression is currently stable on fluoxetine 20mg daily. She is planning a pregnancy. What is the most appropriate advice regarding her fluoxetine use, according to NICE CG192?