I am wondering about taking antidepressants during pregnancy. I am pregnant, and was on antidepressants for the past 8 years. I went off them before getting pregnant, and found myself seriously depressed again within weeks.
I can't seem to find much information online about which antidepressants are safe during pregnancy. My dr has put me back on Citalopram, and I feel better again, but am wondering about side effects, and if any other antidepressants would be safer for my baby. Thanks!
2007-02-11 09:17:51 · 5 answers · asked by melaniecampbell 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hi, I am six months pregnant and taking the same antidepressant. I was worried about taking them when I first fell pregnant but I have a really good psych and he and my GP said it was fine. It is much better for you to be on them than to get depressed while you are pregnant because it will just stress the baby out. I have suffered depression for about 8 years too and I think I am always going to have to take antidepressants. Hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!!
2007-02-11 16:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by Belladore 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 25 weeks pregnant and take Lexapro (10mg a day). My doctor said this is one of the safest to take during pregnancy b/c it is in a more pure form. My father is also a pharmacist in the US, and there havn't been any negative effects on the studies done in animals.
2007-02-11 09:21:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What're you searching for? Googling just "citalopram pregnancy" brings up loads of results, including a few interesting studies...
2007-02-11 09:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti depressants were shown to reason indicators in little ones that comprise tremors, convulsions, irritability, and more effective crying. at times miscarriage became reported. the superb element to do may search for a counselor, someone you are able to refer to about your emotions. in spite of everything is declared and done, it’s a personal determination. I surely have connected a link below.
2016-11-27 01:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by hamman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on and still am on anti depressants before and while I was pregnant. My girls came out healthy and have no reprocussions from me taking them. WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT TAKE PAXIL WHILE PREGNANT IT'S BEEN PROVEN THAT PAXIL CAUSES SEVERE HEART DEFECTS(TO YOUR CHILD) WHILE PREGNANT,AND AFTER CHILD/REN ARE BORN!
GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS! Your Doc knows best!
2007-02-11 09:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by ♥xvioletx1882♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋