New Study—Psychiatric Drugs Cause Birth Defects— pregnant women warned about smoking/alcohol but not psychiatric drugs

Copenhagen, Denmark: A recent Danish study found a high number of Prozac birth defects among the children of women who took the drug while pregnant. The study, conducted by the University of Copenhagen, warns that Prozac and other psychotropic drugs can cause serious birth defects and other maladies, according to United Press International.

University of Copenhagen; Psychiatric Drugs Cause Birth Defects—responsibility must be taken to warn pregnant women

Some psychotropic drugs may be recommended to treat depression as they are believed to affect the mind, emotions, and behavior of an individual. But these medications appear to elevate the risk for various birth defects. As a recent study initiated by the University of Copenhagen suggests, the consumption of psychotropic medication ought to be avoided during pregnancy

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New Study—Psychiatric Drugs Cause Birth Defects— pregnant women warned about smoking/alcohol but not psychiatric drugs

University of Copenhagen; Psychiatric Drugs Cause Birth Defects—responsibility must be taken to warn pregnant women