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If u are on antidepressants now, will u continue when PG with #2?

LipstickLibrarianLipstickLibrarian
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I've heard mixed things about taking antidepressants during pregnancy, basically that if the mother will really suffer without them, then it is worth the risk to the fetus.  I suppose I'm not sure for me personally if it is a serious enough situation to continue meds during pregnancy for #2.  What will you do (or have you done)?
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Re: If u are on antidepressants now, will u continue when PG with #2?

  • JustJanieJustJanie

    I will, but that's really because of my anxiety.  My psychiatrist said that patients who are solely medicated because of depression can go on the drugs as needed, but anxiety patients have a life-long disorder and therefore often choose to stay on the meds for life.  I'm on zoloft now and plan to stay on it. 

    Oh, and I think zoloft is a class b, so its generally considered safe for pregnancy.  That's good news.  I think zoloft is the "go-to" drug for both pregnant and nursing women.

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  • jagsfan10jagsfan10
    I weaned off mine a few months before we started trying for #2. I got pregnant and didn't realize until my miscarriage how bad my anxiety had gotten and my depression was creeping back in. I've since talked with my OB and am back on Lexapro and she wants me to remain on it when we do get pregnant again. For me, feeling normal and being able to function for DD, DH, & myself finally won over my fear of taking drugs while pregnant. She also said that Lexapro is her go to drug and she feels extremely comfortable with it. My psychiatrist had also said before I weaned off that if I did need it in pregnancy that it was fine.
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  • Temp534591562502098Temp534591562502098

    my sister takes a few different drugs for her PCOS D&A and she stayed on them during her pg. Not sure if she changed them to different kinds or not though.

    The risks to the fetus are not that high statistically I think? I would see what you can dig up as far as specifics. I don't think we are talking brain damage, kwim?

     

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  • FooBrideFooBride

    I'm on prozac this pregnancy.  Without it, I have an extreme case of perinatal anxiety and depression.  Unfortunately, I was so bad that I've had sudicial thoughts.  I'm barely hanging in there and need in home help for me.  I got relatively stable during 2nd tri,  I hit 3rd tri and my world fell apart again.
    Hoping the upped meds kick in.  Basically on bedrest now for a week and a half and will until probably the end ? We are instituting full time care for my DD, 1/2 daycare, 1/2 go to grandparents.  I miss her terribly.   My doctor and psychologist have confirmed that this is 100% hormonal and not an emotional event for me to overcome.  No way to control except meds, trust me I've tried everything.

    Best news is that the baby is progressing perfectly. 

    Ugh, it's a short but long trip to hell.    This will be our last child and I cannot wait to meet her!

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