Anxiety medications

Knottie25816533

Anyone else taking or have taken anxiety medication during pregnancy? I'm having trouble stopping my klonopin. On low dose of .25mg.

ThePax89

SSRIs (like Prozac and Zoloft) are safe for pregnancy, but it is my understanding that benzodiazapenes (like klonapin and Ativan) are NOT safe. Please follow up with your psychiatrist and/or OB.

Knottie25816533

Yes thank you. That I'm aware of and all my doctors are aware. I'm finding that different doctors have different opinions on continuing on what works for me. Going off and having anxiety and panic attacks can be worse for baby than taking medications. So I'm looking for testimony from others with experience!

ThePax89

I'm glad you are under close care and wish you all the luck in the world. Hoping that you find some peace!

And I agree, sometimes not being medicated is worse.

KaKip

Hey Knottie, 

I too struggle from some ferocious anxiety and panic and I have struggled even more during this pregnancy. While Klonopin is Class D, what I've been told by docs is that it can be prescribed when the health benefits to mama outweigh the risks. Apparently most of the research showing risks is quite dated as well.

I have had to take Klonopin occasionally this pregnancy... especially in the beginning. My anxiety has flared up again up so I've taken a couple of half tablets (.25) within the last week.  I'm trying other things as well--- therapy, acupuncture, exercise, distraction, but sometimes my anxiety is so high that none of this works. 

You are definitely not alone and you are doing the best you can.

Knottie25816533

Thank you so much for the reassurance. Trying my hardest but some days are difficult.