An FDA panel spread misinformation about SSRI use in pregnancy, alarming doctors
- Posted on August 1, 2025
- By NPR
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An FDA panel spread misinformation about SSRI use in pregnancy, alarming doctors

A panel organized by the FDA cast doubts on the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy — drawing ire from doctors who say SSRIs are a crucial treatment option for women with perinatal depression.