I am currently taking 12.5 mg of Trazodone and 5 mg of Lexapro while pregnant (I'm 17 weeks). Unfortunately, I suffer from insomnia, depression and anxiety and my doctor recommended I continue taking the meds throughout the pregnancy to avoid stress to myself and the baby. These meds are Category "C" during pregnancy.
Has anyone taken Trazodone and/or Lexapro while pregnant? I'm very interested to hear about your experiences and how your baby is developing after birth.
Re: Anyone take Trazodone and/or Lexapro while pregnant?
Agreed with the PP about the withdrawl on the lexapro. I remember how that felt - it's got to be rough on a baby. IMO, you should revisit this conversation with your psychiatrist and find alternatives that are a little safer.
I did take Trazodone at .25mg a night. I am not sure if you are taking it for sleep or depression but I was taking that one for sleep. I am now taking OTC Unisom which seems to work for me. Amazing considering how long I was taking Trazodone.. the adjustment has been pretty easy.
The other thing I was taking was Cymbalta and they switched me to Zoloft which is still a class C but there were other reasons for the switch. I don't want to be on anything but understand the reason my doc wants to keep me on something.. I guess.
Yes. My doc and I decided that the benefits outweigh the risks in my case. Best of luck to you as well!
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