Women expecting a baby have been warned over taking Prozac while they are pregnant, after a new study found it could be harmful to an unborn child.
According to a study from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency there is a "small risk" of babies developing heart problems should their mother take the drug early on in their pregnancy.
The researchers behind the study said that pregnant mothers who use Prozac could be twice as likely to have children with a congenital heart problem, such as a murmur, or a hole in the heart.
The risk is down to the fluoxetine which is contained in Prozac and the findings could encourage pregnant women to check that this ingredient is not found in other medication they may be taking while expecting.
While pregnant it is essential for women to follow a healthy diet and take regular exercise, to help them keep in good shape before and after the birth.
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