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Alternative to Zoloft safe for pregnancy?

lacey_ja_rlacey_ja_r
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DH and I are heading in the TTC direction, so I am looking into my options.  Doc is calling today to go over things but I am anxious to hear the answer.  Anybody know or anyone go through this transition?
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Re: Alternative to Zoloft safe for pregnancy?

  • Meliss227Meliss227
    I am on Zoloft now and my doctor told me it was always her first choice for someone who needs to be on med. while pregnant.
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  • tazluvrtazluvr member

    I took it during my pregnancy starting at 23 weeks when I developed some depression/anxiety. I, too, had several miscarriages before having a successful pregnancy, which they think had to do with the onset of depression/anxiety. I didn't try any alternatives. I think Zoloft has the most research backing it up. 

    I don't know your story, but I saw you lost a son at 10 months old...my heart aches for your loss. 

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  • lacey_ja_rlacey_ja_r
    Thank you. My Doc did call and he said the same thing that Zoloft is ok for pregnancy.  It just scares the living hell out of me...with our first go 'round TTC I did not even have caffeine for like two years because I was afraid of birth defects and then our son was born with many birth defects...so needless to say...I am worried to be taking a medication while TTC.
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  • Jeanine & JavierJeanine & Javier

    I am also on Zoloft (since conception and I'm due May 8), and I've asked many medical professionals about the safety of taking while pregnant.  They all say it's okay.  I've called Motherisk (research centre at the Toronto Sick Kids Hospital) many times about it, and all the studies they have (moms who take up to 250 mg per day) done say it is safe to take while pregnant.  A few percentage of babies my have 'withdrawal' symptoms, like difficulty breathing or irritability, but they all recover 100%, usually within 3 weeks (worst case scenerio).  I totally understand your hesitancy and your worry - I went off zoloft to get pregnant with my first and what a disaster that was.  I've also met moms and their kids who were all subjected to zoloft from conception and they're all good to go!!!  YOU and your BABY will be fine!!!  Have faith in that. 

    And I'm also so so sorry to hear of your loss... heartbreaking

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