Posted by Mark H. on March 1, 2002, at 20:29:52
In reply to Pregwifeonprozacwantstoleavemewithbabyorkillself, posted by BigD on February 28, 2002, at 11:59:27
Big D,
Get her off the damn Prozac immediately!
A tiny percentage of people who try Prozac experience horrible worsening of symptoms, just like your wife. DO NOT wait 4-6 weeks to see if the stuff is going to work (or kill her)!
Anyone actively threatening suicide is a genuine medical emergency. DO NOT WAIT, do not "hope" it will "somehow" work itself out -- get her and yourself professional help NOW.
I am not a doctor and not qualified to suggest meds for pregnant women (or anyone else), but I have been helped through the worst of times with the occasional use of ZYPREXA. This new anti-psychotic is being used for everything from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to obssessive-compulsions. If your doctor believes it is reasonably safe for her to take it at this time in her pregnancy, it could save her life.
PLEASE do not wait. Your wife's suicidal crisis is a medical emergency.
I'll keep you both in my heart and in my prayers,
Mark H.
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