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Antidepressants and Breastfeeding?

emmavenus77emmavenus77
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I may have a touch of PPD and am finally considering a low dose of antidepressants.  I haven't spoken with my OB yet, but wanted to find out if there are brands that are safe for breastfeeding (exclusively).  Does it pass to baby at all? TIA

ETA: What brand worked best in your opinion (with the caveat that everyone is different) and what side effects did you experience?  

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  • ashkandiashkandi member

    My OB prescribed me Zoloft he said it was safe for PPD while BFing.  I am also EBF.  Not sure if it passes to the baby at all but you can probably find out more with google!  I just took my OB's word for it. :D

     

    EDIT: He prescribed it to me while I was pregnant because I had depression during pregnancy so if it's also safe while pregnant that's another plus!  I doubt there's anything they'd let you take while pregnant that they wouldn't let you take while BFing. :D 

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  • Meliss227Meliss227
    I am also on Zoloft and I started it while pregnant too. My doctor said a small amount reaches the baby while breastfeeding but it is a smaller amount than while in utero. I am on a really high does too.
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  • LorraineD24LorraineD24
    I am TTC and spoke to my doctor about this last week.  I am currently on Lexapro and apparently its safe during pregnancy and for breast feeding afterwards.  I would just start out on a low dosage.
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  • robbie3982robbie3982 member
    I'm on zoloft and still BFing.  We've obviously introduced solids at this point, but I plan to stay on during this pregnancy and once #2 comes as well and I'll be EBFing if everything works out.
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  • Mich411Mich411 member

    I am on Lexapro too!  However, many insurance companies do not over it.  Mine does so I got lucky there.  Here is a website link that you can type in the name of the dug to see what effects it may have on baby if any.  Most drugs are safe while breastfeeding.  https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT

     

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  • emolmemolm

    Thank you for the awesome link! We're in the process of getting ready to TTC. I also recommend people talk to their psychiatrists and other med professionals before getting hellbent on being on a certain drug as opposed to others.

     

     

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