RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 New antidepressants in pregnancy. JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP 227 OP 229 VO 50 IS 2 A1 Adrienne Einarson A1 Gideon Koren YR 2004 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/50/2/227.abstract AB QUESTION: I have read that fluoxetine is the drug of choice for treating depression during pregnancy. One of my patients, who did not respond to the "old" selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, is doing well on venlafaxine and is now 6 weeks pregnant. What advice should I give her? ANSWER: Fluoxetine is recommended because to date it has the most evidence of its safety. It is important that women be treated appropriately for depression during pregnancy, and some research on the newer antidepressants, such as venlafaxine, will be useful to you and your patient in making an informed decision regarding treatment.